Who Will Win IPL 2022

With the T20 cricket format becoming increasingly popular, there are more people interested in knowing who will win today's IPL match. The Indian Premier League, popularly known as IPL, was launched in 2008. Every year since then, this competition is held between eight teams.

Since cricket is the most popular sport in India, many talented players find it difficult to break into the national team. This tournament is a great opportunity for them to showcase their talent. Furthermore, you get to see some of the biggest foreign cricketers giving it their best on the field.

This year’s IPL tournament is about to begin, and naturally, all cricket lovers are excited. IPL is known for its unpredictable match outcomes and surprising turnarounds, so it is a bit difficult to predict the winner this early. Nevertheless, we can compare the teams on paper to see which one has the best odds of lifting the trophy this year.

Due to the pandemic situation last year, the IPL games had to be postponed. There are 31 matches still left to be played, and you can catch the action from September 19th. Now, let's look at the top teams and try to compare them.

Chennai Super Kings

In the last IPL, this team did not perform too well. Since they have lifted the coveted trophy thrice already, the fans always expect them to deliver something special. They were banned for two years due to match-fixing scandals.

CSK is currently placed 2nd in the table after playing 7 matches, so they will be hopeful for a fourth title. In the previous season, the average age of CSK was too high, so it’s a bit surprising that they did not buy too many players in the auction this time. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who won the cricket world cup in 2011, is well past his prime, so it won’t be easy for CSK to outplay the other teams in 2022.

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians have won the tournament more than any other team, having lifted the trophy five times already. Every year, the bookies consider this team to be one of the favorites, and for good reason. Owned by Reliance Industries, this team is captained by the ever-dependable Rohit Sharma and is coached by Mahela Jayawardene.

This team has a huge budget, along with some in-form players like Suryakumar Yadav, Quinton de Kock, and Ishan Kishan. Their bowling attack is also quite formidable, which is not something every team can boast of. Being the most balanced team on paper, they are certainly one of the favorites to win the tournament in 2022.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore, despite having a superb team on paper, has failed to lift a single trophy to date, which is why many IPL fans consider them chokers. In last year's tournament, they performed relatively well, however, finishing in fourth place with a decent run rate. Some might say that they are too dependent on a few key players performing well.

The unpredictability of RCB is well-known among fans, so many of them will not expect the team to make it through to the playoffs. But the lack of pressure might work in their favor, and if the bowlers perform well, we might as well see Virat Kohli lifting the trophy for the first time in his career.

Delhi Capitals

The expectations are high for Delhi Capitals after they performed impressively in IPL 2022. The management has retained a large part of the squad, which means the players have a great understanding of each other. Delhi Capitals has one of the best batting lineups, consisting of experienced players like Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, and Shikhar Dhawan.

While most other teams depend on key overseas players, this one mostly consists of home-grown talents. One of the areas where DC falls short is the pace bowling department. But with the kind of batting depth they have, one can place their bet on this team to win it this year.