The Indian Premier League is in its 16th season. The league will begin on 31 March and continue until 28 May 2023. Earlier in December, the officials held a mini-auction, and franchises bought the players to ensure their position in the 16th edition title. All IPL fans are waiting for the IPL 2023 to start.
For IPL fans, being able to predict which IPL team is going to win is very exciting. When you are betting, having IPL Predictions can help you increase your chances of winning and making money. So, in this article, we will look at the teams that will take part in the league.
When was the Auction of IPL 2023?
The auction for IPL 2023 took place on 23 December 2022. Ten franchises had bid on a total of 405 players. The BCCI released a list of 405 players that included 133 foreign players and 273 Indian players. A team in IPL can have a maximum of 15 players and have to release 10 players; earlier, each team used to have 25.
There was no limit on the retention for the teams. So a team could have retained any number of players under the IPL 2023 retention rule. The auction was live on Star Sports. But it was also available for watching on the Jio platform.
Teams Participating in IPL 2023
Two new teams have been participating in the IPL since last year. Thus, instead of 8 teams, there are now 10 teams participating in it. Lucknow Super Giants is one of the new teams. It had a successful debut the previous year. The team will be headed by KL Rahul this year, and the lineup appears very promising.
Another new team added to the league last year was Gujarat Titans. Many fans are rooting for them. It appears the lineup is strong this season after the IPL auction. The franchise bought 7 cricketers that completed their lineup with 25 players. Last year, Gujarat Titan’s batting was a little underwhelming, but things are different this year.
Here are the 10 teams participating in IPL this year.
- Chennai Super Kings
- Gujarat Titans
- Delhi Capitals
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Mumbai Indians
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Rajasthan Royals
- Punjab Kings
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Read: Complete Squad of All Ten IPL 2023 Teams
Who has Greater Winning Chances in IPL 2023?
Based on the present standings, 4 teams are predicted to reach the top 4 positions for IPL 2023. So let’s take a look at them.
1. Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings disappointed their supporters with their poor performance last season. The newly appointed captain, Ravindra Jadeja, could live up to the expectation and failed. So when he relinquished IPL 2022 captaincy mid-season, the writing was on the wall for Chennai Super Kings.
But Chennai Super Kings have always bounced back after having a bad season. So, they cannot be written off completely. Chennai Super Kings is one of the 4 teams that can lift the trophy this year.
2. Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans, the defending champions, will begin as favorites to make it to the playoff stage. Under the captainship of Hardik Pandya, it has been an exceptional season for the team. Gujarat Titans have won 10 matches out of 14 in the league stage. As a result, they were the first team to make it to the playoffs. They have settled and balanced the team and will be one of the favorites in 2023.
3. Mumbai Indians
In the 2022 campaign, Mumbai Indians finished with just 4 wins from 14 games. The 5-time champion didn’t play the cricket brand for which they are popular. Their star player, Rohit Sharma, had a flop season, not just with his bat but also with his captaincy.
However, it seems that Mumbai Indians are desperate to change their fortunes in IPL 2023 since a few Indian players have been sent to England to prepare. If they can play up to their reputation, Mumbai Indians can be among the top 4 teams in IPL 2023.
4. Rajasthan Royals
This team has been the runner-up in IPL 2022. Rajasthan Royals impressed their fans after a long time with their consistent performance throughout the season. They were the second team to make it to the playoffs last year.
All players contributed to the success of the team. They had been on the course to win their trophy. However, the poor performance of bettors let them down. Rajasthan Royals are expected to make it to the playoff stage in 2023.
Final Thoughts
Four teams are going to make it to the IPL 2023 playoff stage. However, reaching the playoff stage is one of the steps to winning the trophy. Among these four, two will be featured in the finals. According to our assessment, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will be the two teams to feature in the IPL 2023 finals.
Predicting the winner can be difficult, but we believe it can be Mumbai Indians, who are 5-time champions. Mumbai Indians have injured lions; thus, they can prove very dangerous. They will give their best to win back their fan’s trust while Gujarat Titans try to continue on their winning path.
