The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League will be starting from March 31 and the last league match will be played on May 21. Defending Champions Gujarat Titans will be facing Chennai Super Kings in the opening encounter.
IPL has witnessed some exciting contests over the years and the upcoming season is expected to throw the same kind of thrilling moments.
Here Are 3 Teams Who Are Expected To Reach The Playoffs Of TATA IPL 2023:
1. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings have one of the best chances to make it to the playoffs as this time the franchise let go of Mayank Agarwal and appointed Shikhar Dhawan as their new skipper for IPL 2023. Shikhar Dhawan, who has captained Team India on several occasions, has a huge pool of experience, and is also one of the most dependable openers at present.
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Moreover, Punjab Kings bought Sam Curran for a whopping Rs. 18.5 Crore in the auction last year in December. Sam Curran, being a powerful and reliable all-rounder, would add more dynamism to Punjab Kings and make the side more balanced.
The addition of the World Cup winning coach, Trevor Bayliss, would also help Punjab Kings in reaching the playoffs.
2. Gujarat Titans
The defending champion is looking strong in all the departments. GT also consists of some of the best all-rounders around the globe in the form of Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan and Vijay Shankar.
The South African power hitter David Miller’s and Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade’s experience of batting in tough conditions will also make the team’s chances of reaching the playoffs much more stronger.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson’s batting and captaincy experience will also strengthen the team.
3. Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings stay as the favorite in all the IPL seasons. Although the team went through a poor run in the last season, CSK is looking strong enough this time to qualify for the playoffs.
The team has some of the finest all-rounders in their squad in the form of Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Dwaine Pretorius, and Ben Stokes. The team also has some exciting young talents like Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma, etc.
With experienced pros like Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, and MS Dhoni in the middle order, the team looks like a strong batting unit.