IPL playoffs format explained: What are qualifiers and eliminators in Indian Premier League?
The IPL playoffs consist of a knockout format that determines the champion team. The top four teams from the league phase advance to the playoffs, with the first and second place teams receiving an advantage. The playoffs include Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the final match.
- ▪The playoffs mark the knockout phase of the IPL season.
- ▪The top four teams in the points table advance to the playoffs.
- ▪Qualifier 1 is played between the top two teams, with the winner going directly to the final.
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