3 reasons why CSK are at an advantage in Group B
Being in Group B, CSK is said to be in advantage, here’s why.
When Chennai Super Kings take the field in the Indian Premier League 2022, that begins on March 26, they will compete in a new format. The teams will be divides into two groups. The IPL Governing Council decided on this at its meeting on February 25.The teams in each group were determined on the basis of the number of titles won by the franchises and appearances in the IPL final. Resultantly, the Mumbai Indians (MI) with five titles and Chennai Super Kings with four titles, were selected first.
According to the new format, all ten IPL sides will play a total of 14 league matches (seven home and seven away games), totalling to 70 league matches, followed by four playoff encounters.
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Group A comprises MI, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Supergiants (LSG). Group B includes CSK, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
Being in Group B, CSK is said to be in advantage, here’s why:
#1. Better head-to-head record of CSK against other Group B teams
Apart from MI, who are in Group A, the defending champions have a superior head-to-head record against all IPL franchises. Among teams in Group B, CSK have always had the upper hand against SRH, PBKS and RCB.
#2. Play street-smart cricket
The four-time IPL champions have a style of play and approach to the game that is completely different from any other franchise. One cannot have too much of a plan against a team like this. With their relaxed approach, they know when to float and when to sting.
#3. Know how to win a 10-team tournament
The newly-announced format is similar to the one which was used in 2011, when 10 teams featured for the first time in the event. In that edition of IPL, the teams were divided into two groups. There were 70 league games and four playoff matches. But all the teams were placed in the same points table.