IPL 2025: The Final Four? Experts Reveal Their Top Picks
Several cricket analysts named the teams they believe will qualify for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs.
The excitement for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is at its peak as the 18th season of the tournament kicks off on March 22, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match at Eden Gardens.
Even before the first ball is bowled, fans are already speculating about which four teams will secure a spot in IPL 2025 playoffs. Cricket experts, including Virender Sehwag, Adam Gilchrist, and Shaun Pollock, have shared their predictions for the top contenders.
Expert predictions for IPL 2025 Playoff teams
During a discussion on Cricbuzz, several cricket analysts named the teams they believe will qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
Virender Sehwag picked Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants as his top four teams.
Adam Gilchrist backed Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad to advance.
Rohan Gavaskar, son of cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, included Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians in his predictions.
Shaun Pollock named Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings as his favorites.
Experts' Top Four picks for IPL 2025 Playoffs (Cricbuzz)
Virender Sehwag: MI, SRH, PBKS, LSG
Adam Gilchrist: PBKS, MI, SRH, GT
Rohan Gavaskar: RCB, SRH, DC, MI
Harsha Bhogle: SRH, MI, KKR, RCB
Shaun Pollock: MI, CSK, SRH, PBKS
Manoj Tiwary: SRH, PBKS, GT, KKR
Simon Doull: CSK, KKR, SRH, PBKS
Michael Vaughan: GT, MI, KKR, PBKS
Pommie Mbangwa: SRH, GT, KKR, LSG
IPL 2025 Kicks Off on March 22
The first match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played on March 22, where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
With multiple teams undergoing captaincy changes, including Rajat Patidar leading Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the season promises to be full of surprises. Fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will dominate and claim Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 trophy.
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