The IPL playoff race is being fiercely contested and we could be in for a week of important matches. Some teams have found form while others are striving to get their balance right.
Monday 2 May 2022
Knight Riders | Tie | Royals (16:00)
The Kolkata Knight Riders will be deeply concerned about their losing streak, which is the longest current streak in the IPL.
While The Royals lost last time out they are in a far better postion and all the pressure will be on KKR.
Jos Buttler has been outstanding for the Royals and will be the batsman to watch in this one.
Yuzvendra Chahal leads the wicket-taking standings so far and the Royals leg-spinner could be influential again.
All signs point toward a Royals victory here. Get on.
Tuesday 3 May 2022
Titans 82/100 | Tie 25/1 | Kings 21/20 (16:00)
Gujarat just can’t stop winning picking up eight victories in nine outings in their maiden IPL campaign so far.
Punjab Kings have been good at times but lacked consistency especially when it comes to top-order batting.
Hardik Pandya has led from the front for Gujarat taking a prominent role with the bat and leading the scoring for the table-toppers.
Gujarat will not want to underestimate the damage that could be done by Punjab Kings bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Rahul Chahar.
While the Kings’ attack should cause some problems for the Titans, the Gujarat outfit should get over the line here.
Wednesday 4 May 2022
Royal Challengers 82/100 | Tie 25/1 | Super Kings 21/20 (16:00)
Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to put down a Chennai Super Kings team seeking a resurgence.
CSK haven’t managed to string back-to-back victories together in the 2022 IPL campaign but RCB are on a three-match losing streak.
Neither side has a great deal of momentum but this could prove a turning point.
Virat Kohli has a point to prove in the RCB top order having failed to contribute this term.
Tough one to call this. If forced to go one way or the other I’ll be leaning toward CSK. Perhaps one to avoid this week.
Thursday 5 May 2022
Capitals 92/100 | Tie 25/1 | Sunrisers 92/100
The Capitals can insert themselves into the playoff race if they can knock over the team that goes into the week in fourth.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to defend their place in the playoff spots but they need to turn around recent results after back-to-back defeats.
Abhishek Sharma has led the way for the Sunrisers but while Aiden Markram has also held up his end the Sunrisers need to be more consistent.
The Capitals will be hoping that David Warner’s form is on the upturn and their fortunes will tag along.
The Sunrisers are tipped to tighten their grip on fourth place with a win against the Capitals here.
Friday 6 May 2022
Titans | Tie 25/1 | Indians *betting tba
Mumbai Indians prop up the table having won just once in nine matches but they stopped Rajasthan Royals last time out and could prove a stumbling block for the Titans.
Gujarat Titans have so far been nearly perfect and have all the momentum heading to the playoffs, however, many a team has fallen off after feeling safe at the top.
Mumbai Indians bowl well and can put any side under pressure when they are on song.
The Titans should look to establish dominance early and play off the poor form of Mumbai as a pressure factor.
You simply can’t look past the Titans here. The Indians have been woeful this season despite their win last time out.
