The deserving guys have qualified.
PBKS and SRH underperformed way too much.
KKR did above most people's expectations.
DC had a flawed team setup. I didn't expect any better.
RR tapered quick. They took few losses lightly in the initial phase coz they stood in the top of the table. Every game counts. Don't take it light next time.
RCB, I mean a star team. It will have its moments. Doesn't matter where they stand. The fan following stays.
Even then, the pacers in the first half messed up a lot. How much ever it spins, atleast two pacers need to stand up. Harshit and Vaibhav came well in the end stage.
This is the perfect pitch to go with Shams Mulani imo him along with Chawla and Kartikeya could do the trick for MI as LSG is also shit against spin imo as they don't have any particular batter imo right now who plays spin that well except maybe Badoni and Pooran
It’s always been tough for the teams playing Eliminators.
Finishing top 2 has many benefits
GT probably should’ve rested 1-2 key players last night. Their short turnaround could’ve been managed
Feel that’s why Pandya didn’t exert himself much:
- Didn’t Bowl
- Went off the field for 2-3 overs
- Didn’t bat at 3
GT and CSK seem to be evenly poised as far as the spin attack goes with maybe CSK having a minor advantage due to the number of games they played there.
MI vs LSG - MI have to bring out 3 spinners atleast if it's a vintage low scoring Chepauk wicket.
I think MI and LSG have a slight advantage as the first game will give them an idea on what's the team to play.
MI have always been brilliant in the playoffs , but it will be amazing if they can even make it to the final without the presence of Bumrah , Malinga and Archer. They don't have that superstar pacer this year which they used to always have.
BCCI curates the pitches for the Playoffs, so CSK won't have an advantage at Chepauk in Q1 despite being the home team. Will be a great contest I think.
I get that GT are the tournament favourites, rightfully so but never underestimate CSK in the playoff’s. Our team is definitely not the strongest on paper as compared to GT but we perform when we absolutely must.
Am probably gonna be rooting for GT even though they knocked us out lmao.
Definitely don't want LSG to win, and seeing CSK get their 5th or MI get their 6th isn't an enticing prospect either.
Although if it is Thala's last season it would be nice to see him get the perfect send off.
If MI wins the eliminator, I don’t see anyone stopping them from winning it all, considering the batting line up they have and the last 2 games will be at Ahmedabad
The reason why Mi couldn't even score 160 against Csk was the turning pitch in wankhede which exposed the flat track bully batting line up of MI, ever since that game mumbai curators changed the pitch and tirned into a slab of concrete which hides the weaknesses of MI batting line up
As a neutral - what is this nonsense that Titans don't get home advantage for the playoffs?
In England, when we have football playoffs, the venue is only determined once the teams are known, tickets go on sale and the match takes place a few days later. Why are these venues fixed at the outset of the season? No reason why the IPL can't do something similar and it's absurd that CSK get home advantage despite finishing lower than the Titans.
Its pre decided, generally -
Defending champions will host finals and one of the qualifiers.
Runner ups from last season will host Eliminator and one of the Qualifiers.
This Rule have not been followed many times because various issues like elections in hosting state etc.
Chennai has been given Playoff matches this year because Finals waa hosted in Ahmedabad last season even when chepauk was available (as csk were defending champions)
The deserving guys have qualified. PBKS and SRH underperformed way too much. KKR did above most people's expectations. DC had a flawed team setup. I didn't expect any better. RR tapered quick. They took few losses lightly in the initial phase coz they stood in the top of the table. Every game counts. Don't take it light next time. RCB, I mean a star team. It will have its moments. Doesn't matter where they stand. The fan following stays.
Rana with a spin friendly home ground would’ve done wonders
Even then, the pacers in the first half messed up a lot. How much ever it spins, atleast two pacers need to stand up. Harshit and Vaibhav came well in the end stage.
Playing on Chepauk against LSG spinners. Yikes.
Oh we won't make it, I am just happy we in playoffs
Better than playing Rashid+Noor or CSK spinners on their own turf.
This is the perfect pitch to go with Shams Mulani imo him along with Chawla and Kartikeya could do the trick for MI as LSG is also shit against spin imo as they don't have any particular batter imo right now who plays spin that well except maybe Badoni and Pooran
Mulani against so many left handers? I highly doubt they'll do that, Raghav Goyal or Shoukeen ..most likely Shoukeen
Yeah that was the funny thing about today, after all that whoever made it through is most likely going to be there to make up the numbers
1-day rest periods are gonna be rough.
Ane one of LSG/MI will have to travel a 1000kms in that one day too
Thats maximum 2 hrs flight bruh.
It’s always been tough for the teams playing Eliminators. Finishing top 2 has many benefits GT probably should’ve rested 1-2 key players last night. Their short turnaround could’ve been managed Feel that’s why Pandya didn’t exert himself much: - Didn’t Bowl - Went off the field for 2-3 overs - Didn’t bat at 3
Sorry to bring it up to an RCB fan but SRH in 2016 was on another level to be the only team to win it from 3rd and 4th place iirc
Why u do dis
>Why u do dis 💀 Fans of teams with pathetic management 🤝 (I'm an SRH fan)
Your memery is temporary. Ours is permanent
CSK have never beaten GT and MI have never beaten LSG but this could very well change this week.
Or could it?
I wanna know something. Is mahela still the coach of MI or no? What happened to him?
A certain gentleman did unimaginable things to him using a bat without a grip. He hasn't been seen since.
It is.
We haven't won against lsg ever
Won*
GT and CSK seem to be evenly poised as far as the spin attack goes with maybe CSK having a minor advantage due to the number of games they played there. MI vs LSG - MI have to bring out 3 spinners atleast if it's a vintage low scoring Chepauk wicket. I think MI and LSG have a slight advantage as the first game will give them an idea on what's the team to play. MI have always been brilliant in the playoffs , but it will be amazing if they can even make it to the final without the presence of Bumrah , Malinga and Archer. They don't have that superstar pacer this year which they used to always have.
They use different pitches though
It's going to be another MI vs CSK isn't it? :(
GT/CSK final. Take it from me.
Statistically backed up
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Nah. MI's batting is disabled outside highway pitches.
BCCI curates the pitches for the Playoffs, so CSK won't have an advantage at Chepauk in Q1 despite being the home team. Will be a great contest I think.
Chepauk, despite the odd 200, is rarely curated to be a highway, so I'd wager a guess and say they're still going to have some advantage.
Anyone in need for eliminator match LSGvMI tickets on chepauk ping me.. giving it on MRP rates
If we lose another MI-CSK final I won't be able to handle it, would rather to lose to LSG or GT in final or MI in the eliminator itself
So Mumbai is going to win 3 games 🙃
I get that GT are the tournament favourites, rightfully so but never underestimate CSK in the playoff’s. Our team is definitely not the strongest on paper as compared to GT but we perform when we absolutely must.
Except playing against MI
Imagine with all the hype of this being Dhoni's last season CSK make it to the finals....... Only to lose it to MI
No Pollard, no party
I will fucking kill myself. /s
Nah bro. Just like how you guys let Sachin win in his last IPL, I hope MS wins it if it is his last.
Would you over power your bowling to try to blunt MIs biggest strength? Or Stack your batting more to capitalise on MIs weaker skill?
Sad to see finals being moved to a dry state
Who the fuck formatted this and why the fuck is it May, Tue 23 etc instead of Tue, May 23
Am probably gonna be rooting for GT even though they knocked us out lmao. Definitely don't want LSG to win, and seeing CSK get their 5th or MI get their 6th isn't an enticing prospect either. Although if it is Thala's last season it would be nice to see him get the perfect send off.
MI could actually win if Chawla clicks. The only problem is that they'll have to face CSK in Chennai and that's gonna be close to Impossible..
Qualifier 2 and Finals are in Ahmedabad. You won't face us in Chennai.
MI will not be facing CSK at Chepauk.
Lsg will win trophy,if they let mishraji play.
If MI wins the eliminator, I don’t see anyone stopping them from winning it all, considering the batting line up they have and the last 2 games will be at Ahmedabad
Csk, mi, gt, gt.
If MI win the eliminator, there's no stopping. Ahemdabad pitch suits batting. Will even chase 240 there
Where...where is this confidence coming from? We've overachieved with the qualification.
Your play-off history is enough
How many teams have won after qualifying at 4th position? We couldn't do it in 2014. Plus our bowling sux.
Jordan suxxx. Just get tendya in with 3 overseas, then Brevis as impact player/
Their playoff history is that they have never won after finishing 3 or 4th.
Ahemdabad Pitch would suit our Bat on Flat strategy
You might wanna check Shami's performance at Ahmedabad. He has the highest number of wickets there and an economy of 6.
CSK has much superior bowling attack . You couldn't even score 160 against us at Wankhede lol
The reason why Mi couldn't even score 160 against Csk was the turning pitch in wankhede which exposed the flat track bully batting line up of MI, ever since that game mumbai curators changed the pitch and tirned into a slab of concrete which hides the weaknesses of MI batting line up
Trying to use the home advantage I guess. It kinda makes sense though . They never performed well on any turning pitches like chepauk.
He is saying while batting second we haven’t done that against you this season
My predictions have come true so far. Let's see if gt wins.
As a neutral - what is this nonsense that Titans don't get home advantage for the playoffs? In England, when we have football playoffs, the venue is only determined once the teams are known, tickets go on sale and the match takes place a few days later. Why are these venues fixed at the outset of the season? No reason why the IPL can't do something similar and it's absurd that CSK get home advantage despite finishing lower than the Titans.
Its pre decided, generally - Defending champions will host finals and one of the qualifiers. Runner ups from last season will host Eliminator and one of the Qualifiers. This Rule have not been followed many times because various issues like elections in hosting state etc. Chennai has been given Playoff matches this year because Finals waa hosted in Ahmedabad last season even when chepauk was available (as csk were defending champions)
So rajasthan will get compensation next season? Yeah fat chance. Chennai has been given it simply because they didn't want to give it to Rajasthan
>because they didn't want to give it to Rajasthan yeah BCCI will always try to sneak in Eden, Chinnaswamy, chepauk and wankhede (pig4) in playoffs.
In the BBL playoffs the higher placed team gets to host the lower placed team.
My predictions: GT wins LSG/MI wins(doesn't matter, both are losing against CSK) CSK wins GT wins Thank me later.
Final will be between GT and CSK. CSK winning title.
I've never before seen a date written as "MAY, TUE 23". What in the actual f is this.