Ex-CSK Star, Dropped From Commentary Team, Makes Bold IPL 2025 Playoffs Prediction

Days after being left out of IPL 2025 commentary panel, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has predicted his top four teams who can reach the playoffs. The 40-year-old started his own YouTube channel on cricket analysis and predictions on March 22 after he was dropped from the commentators roster as the broadcasters were reportedly not happy with for bringing in "personal grudges" on-air. The 18th edition of the cash-rich league kick-started on March with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets.

Speaking on his show 'Seedhi Baat with Irfan Pathan' on YouTube, Irfan predicted that according to him, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will reach the playoff of IPL 2025. 

Talking about these four teams, CSK, RCB, and DC began their respective campaigns with brilliant wins. CSK defeated their arch-rivals MI by four wickets. RCB edged past KKR by seven wickets in the opening match. 

Lastly, DC registered a thrilling one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam. 

In IPL 2024, out of these four teams, only RCB could make it to the playoffs, where they lost against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator match. 

Talking about Irfan, the former all-rounder recently took to X (formerly Twitter) and revealed that his new YouTube channel has crossed over 100k subscribers in just six days.

We hit 100K on YouTube in no time — truly grateful for all the love and support!

Now you can be a part of my videos too.
Post your video questions using #AskIrfan and I'll feature them in my next video!#SeedhiBaat #AskIrfan #IrfanPathan #100KStrong #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/AwjnOUSFFg

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