IPL 2022: A brand new champion this year? Yes, that's very possible

Rajasthan Royals, Deccan Chargers, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad) who have won the title. Since SRH won the title in 2016, as many as five titles have been shared between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings from 2017 to 2021. This season though, both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have already been eliminated from the playoffs race.

After their narrow 2 run loss vs LSG on Wednesday, in what was one of the best matches of the season, KKR also found themselves officially out of the running. That makes it three former champions and the three most successful teams in the history of the tournament ruled out of contention for the title this year. And that presents a very interesting possibility.

We could very well have a brand new IPL champion this time. As things stand currently - GT and LSG (the two brand new teams) have already made it to the final four. Out of the 5 remaining teams who are still technically in the running for a playoff berth, as many as three have never won the title.

These teams are Delhi Capitals (currently 4th on the points table), Royal Challengers Bangalore (currently 5th on the points table) and Punjab Kings (currently 7th on the points table). The two teams who have won the title in the past and are still eligible for a playoff berth are Rajasthan Royals (champions in 2008) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (champions in 2016). As of the morning of Thursday, May 19th these are the chances of all these teams:

DC’s chances of making it to the top four slots on points remain at 75%.