A total of 70 matches are to be played in the league stage and each team will have to play 14 matches. Usually the team scoring 16 or more points makes it to the playoffs. If the teams have equal points, then the playoff is decided on the basis of run rate.
At present, Gujarat Titans led by Hardik Pandya is at the top of the points table with 10 points. The special thing is that the team has played 6 matches so far, out of which they have registered victory in 5. Gujarat had to face defeat in only one match. The team still has to play 8 matches in the league stage. If Gujarat Titans wins even four out of these matches, then they will be in playoffs of IPL 2022.
On the other hand, RCB is also looking in good rhythm this season. RCB have won 5 out of 7 matches and are second in the points table with 10 points. RCB are yet to play seven matches and if the team manages to win four matches, then the place in the playoffs will be confirmed. GT and RCB are the two such teams which are the biggest contenders to reach the playoffs at the moment.
Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad currently have 8-8 points. All these teams can reach the playoffs now but they will have to win most of the further matches. Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have 6-6 points. The hopes of both these teams also reaching the playoffs remain intact. Delhi Capitals have only 4 points so far but the team has played only 5 matches. Right now Delhi has 9 more matches to play and there is a chance to make it to the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have played six matches each. Chennai has won only one of these matches, so Mumbai’s account has not been opened yet. It has become very difficult for these two teams to make it to the playoffs. Even if these teams win all their other matches, they will still have to rely on net run rate to reach the playoffs.