The Gujarat Titans have surprised everyone by becoming the first team to qualify for theIPL 2022playoffswith two games left. Oppositely, the first team to be knocked out of the league phase is the Mumbai Indians. There are still three spots up for grabs for the next round. Seven teams are fighting for these remaining spots. With 13 matches left before the end of the league phase, the battle for a place in the next round is heating up. Let's take a look at theplayoffs qualification scenarios for the 15th season of the Indian Premier League.

Which teams have the best chances to make the IPL 2022 playoffs?

Most teams have three games left in the league round in the fifteenth season of the Indian Premier League. Dropping points now will have a huge influence on the team's chances of making the playoffs. Here is the latest points table situation for the present IPL season.

2022 Indian Premier League Points Table (as on May 10)

Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/

Lucknow, Rajasthan, and Bangalore's chances of making the playoffs

The Lucknow SuperGiants, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are in pole position for the quest for an IPL 2022 playoffs berth. Lucknow have 16 points and they can secure a spot in the next round even without winning their remaining matches in the league phase. But for that, they will have to rely on the outcomes of the other fixtures. On the other hand, Rajasthan and Bangalore are currently sitting in the third and fourth positions in the points table with 14 points each. Both teams are one win away from securing a place in the knockout phase.

The remaining fixtures of these three teams

Lucknow SuperGiants:Rajasthan Royals (May 15), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 18)

Rajasthan Royals:Delhi Capitals (May 11), Lucknow SuperGiants (May 15), Chennai Super Kings (May 20)

Royal Challengers Bangalore:Punjab Kings (May 13), Gujarat Titans (May 19)

What are the chances for Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Punjab, and Chennai to advance to the next round?

Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Punjab all have 10 points each. However, Delhi still have a strong chance to make it to the playoffs as they have three matches left. In addition, the Capitals have better run rates than the bottom teams in the points table. Chennai have 8 points and, mathematically, they are also in contention for a place in the playoffs. However, they have to rely on other fixtures to advance to the next phase.

The four teams' remaining matches

Delhi Capitals:Rajasthan Royals (May 11), Punjab Kings (May 16), Mumbai Indians (May 21)

Sunrisers Hyderabad:Kolkata Knight Riders (May 14), Mumbai Indians (May 17), Punjab Kings (May 22)

Kolkata Knight Riders:Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 14),Lucknow SuperGiants (May 18)

Punjab Kings:Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 13), Delhi Capitals (May 16)

Chennai Super Kings:Mumbai Indians (May 12), Gujarat Titans (May 15), Rajasthan Royals (May 20)

Aftermath

The Gujarat Titans have shown real promise in their maiden season in the Indian Premier League. They are the most consistent team in the season and have secured a place in the playoffs as the first team in this year's edition. Among the other teams, Lucknow SuperGiants, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are in good position for a playoff berth.

However, the Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, and Chennai Super Kings all have an outside chance to advance to the next round ofIPL 2022. Aside from that, the most successful team in Indian Premier League history, Mumbai Indians are having a particularly difficult season this year. They are already out of contention for the knockout phase after only two victories in eleven games.