As expected, the playoffs race in IPL 2019 ended in a photo finish. The league stage will be remembered for a plethora of up-and-downs. From a position from where KKR could have easily been in the top two, they failed to qualify. On the other hand, SRH, who weren&#8217;t expected to do anything special after they had lost rhythm in the initial matches, succeeded in booking a playoff berth with just 12 points.

Delhi Capitals were finally able to break their jinx, to qualify for the first time since 2012. Amidst all this havoc, the two deserving teams succeeded in securing the top two spots and ensure that they get an extra chance to make it to the finals. CSK, as expected, continued their streak of qualifying every season. MI has also come to a step closer to continue their alternate winning streak. However, there have been a few problems in every team, which they need to fix.

Here we bring you the weakness of each team that has qualified for the playoffs:

1. Mumbai Indians &#8211; Inconsistent top three and 5th bowler issue

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-338282" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mumbai-Indians.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338282" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

A big concern for the blue brigade has been their top order. Quinton De Kock has been exceptional, but Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav haven&#8217;t racked up runs as expected. Both have scored just a solitary fifty each and failed to capitalize on their starts.

Due to this, the pressure has drastically fallen over <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-hardik-pandya-gets-backing-after-being-referred-to-as-kaalu-bhai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> and the lower middle-order. You expect Hardik to finish the games for you, not to score the bulks of runs. Although he has succeeded in doing it overshadowing the failure of the batting unit, it is certainly doesn&#8217;t help against the top teams in the playoffs.

Another problem has been the 5th bowler and Lasith Malinga&#8217;s inconsistency. Hardik Pandya has been doing the job of 5th bowler, but he has been very expensive. Although he has scalped 12 wickets the all-rounder needs to improve his economy, which is 9.69 at the moment. Malinga too has been inconsistent and has given away runs at an economy of 9.69.

2. Chennai Super Kings &#8211; Underperforming batting line-up

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-335075" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-4.jpg" alt="Chennai Super Kings" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-335075" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

CSK ended up second in the points table with 9 wins under their belt. They were clinical throughout the league stage. However, the absence of their skipper MS Dhoni threw light on their struggling batting order. MS Dhoni has scored 18.96% of his team&#8217;s runs so far, but the other players have failed to support him.

The batting line-up consisting of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-ambati-rayadu-shows-sportsmanship-after-being-run-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ambati Rayadu</strong></a>, Shane Watson and Suresh Raina has failed to deliver with consistency. Apart from his 96 against SRH, Watson couldn&#8217;t do much. Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayadu too remained hot-and-cold throughout.

If CSK wants to win their fourth IPL title, it is important that these players step up. A slow start won&#8217;t matter much, as CSK has the ability to neutralize it towards the end. But these players throwing their wickets will put the team under tremendous pressure.

3. Delhi Capitals &#8211; No proper replacement for Rabada

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-338819" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishant-Sharma.jpg" alt="Ishant Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338819" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Capitals (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

Bowling has become a grave concern for DC. They had only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kagiso-rabadas-withdrawal-a-big-loss-feels-ricky-ponting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kagiso Rabada</strong></a> as a strike bowler, and his absence will be felt for sure. In his absence, DC is neither left with a death-overs specialist nor with many wicket-taking options. Amit Mishra and Trent Boult have failed to deliver. Others have been pretty expensive. That is why DC has been forced to experiment with their bowling lineup throughout the season.

Another concern is their fumbling batting department. It has been observed that the middle order has failed to finish matches. Against KXIP, they lost 7 wickets for 8 runs. Against KKR, they fumbled towards the end after a charismatic 99-run knock from Prithvi Shaw.

When it looked that the problem had been solved in the next few matches, it came back to put a reality check against CSK. Therefore, players like Colin Ingram and Rishabh Pant need to play with responsibility. That is a simple way to end their woes.

<strong>4. Sunrisers Hyderabad &#8211; Out of form middle-order</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-334898" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-2.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-334898" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

SRH had started their campaign on a bright note but fumbled in the middle phase. However, they eventually managed to qualify due to a better NRR after KKR lost their last match. The protagonists of their qualification, their openers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-aaron-finch-feels-a-hungry-david-warner-is-fired-up-to-unfold-mayhem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>David Warner</strong></a> and Jonny Bairstow won&#8217;t be available in the playoffs.

SRH&#8217;s middle order has been one of the biggest concerns this season. It has failed to carry forward the momentum provided by these two. Luckily for them, Manish Pandey and their skipper Kane Williamson have struck form at the right time. But other players, and most importantly Vijay Shankar needs to step up.

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<p>As expected, the playoffs race in IPL 2019 ended in a photo finish. The league stage will be remembered for a plethora of up-and-downs. From a position from where KKR could have easily been in the top two, they failed to qualify. On the other hand, SRH, who weren’t expected to do anything special after they had lost rhythm in the initial matches, succeeded in booking a playoff berth with just 12 points.</p>
<p>Delhi Capitals were finally able to break their jinx, to qualify for the first time since 2012. Amidst all this havoc, the two deserving teams succeeded in securing the top two spots and ensure that they get an extra chance to make it to the finals. CSK, as expected, continued their streak of qualifying every season. MI has also come to a step closer to continue their alternate winning streak. However, there have been a few problems in every team, which they need to fix.</p>
<h3>Here we bring you the weakness of each team that has qualified for the playoffs:</h3>
<h3>1. Mumbai Indians – Inconsistent top three and 5th bowler issue</h3>
<figure id="attachment_338282" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-338282" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-338282" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mumbai-Indians.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338282" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>A big concern for the blue brigade has been their top order. Quinton De Kock has been exceptional, but Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav haven’t racked up runs as expected. Both have scored just a solitary fifty each and failed to capitalize on their starts.</p>
<p>Due to this, the pressure has drastically fallen over <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-hardik-pandya-gets-backing-after-being-referred-to-as-kaalu-bhai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> and the lower middle-order. You expect Hardik to finish the games for you, not to score the bulks of runs. Although he has succeeded in doing it overshadowing the failure of the batting unit, it is certainly doesn’t help against the top teams in the playoffs.</p>
<p>Another problem has been the 5th bowler and Lasith Malinga’s inconsistency. Hardik Pandya has been doing the job of 5th bowler, but he has been very expensive. Although he has scalped 12 wickets the all-rounder needs to improve his economy, which is 9.69 at the moment. Malinga too has been inconsistent and has given away runs at an economy of 9.69.</p>
<h3>2. Chennai Super Kings – Underperforming batting line-up</h3>
<figure id="attachment_335075" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-335075" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-335075" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-4.jpg" alt="Chennai Super Kings" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-335075" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>CSK ended up second in the points table with 9 wins under their belt. They were clinical throughout the league stage. However, the absence of their skipper MS Dhoni threw light on their struggling batting order. MS Dhoni has scored 18.96% of his team’s runs so far, but the other players have failed to support him.</p>
<p>The batting line-up consisting of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-ambati-rayadu-shows-sportsmanship-after-being-run-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ambati Rayadu</strong></a>, Shane Watson and Suresh Raina has failed to deliver with consistency. Apart from his 96 against SRH, Watson couldn’t do much. Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayadu too remained hot-and-cold throughout.</p>
<p>If CSK wants to win their fourth IPL title, it is important that these players step up. A slow start won’t matter much, as CSK has the ability to neutralize it towards the end. But these players throwing their wickets will put the team under tremendous pressure.</p>
<h3>3. Delhi Capitals – No proper replacement for Rabada</h3>
<figure id="attachment_338819" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-338819" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-338819" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishant-Sharma.jpg" alt="Ishant Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338819" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Capitals (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Bowling has become a grave concern for DC. They had only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kagiso-rabadas-withdrawal-a-big-loss-feels-ricky-ponting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kagiso Rabada</strong></a> as a strike bowler, and his absence will be felt for sure. In his absence, DC is neither left with a death-overs specialist nor with many wicket-taking options. Amit Mishra and Trent Boult have failed to deliver. Others have been pretty expensive. That is why DC has been forced to experiment with their bowling lineup throughout the season.</p>
<p>Another concern is their fumbling batting department. It has been observed that the middle order has failed to finish matches. Against KXIP, they lost 7 wickets for 8 runs. Against KKR, they fumbled towards the end after a charismatic 99-run knock from Prithvi Shaw.</p>
<p>When it looked that the problem had been solved in the next few matches, it came back to put a reality check against CSK. Therefore, players like Colin Ingram and Rishabh Pant need to play with responsibility. That is a simple way to end their woes.</p>
<h3><strong>4. Sunrisers Hyderabad – Out of form middle-order</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_334898" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-334898" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-334898" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-2.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-334898" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>SRH had started their campaign on a bright note but fumbled in the middle phase. However, they eventually managed to qualify due to a better NRR after KKR lost their last match. The protagonists of their qualification, their openers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-aaron-finch-feels-a-hungry-david-warner-is-fired-up-to-unfold-mayhem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>David Warner</strong></a> and Jonny Bairstow won’t be available in the playoffs.</p>
<p>SRH’s middle order has been one of the biggest concerns this season. It has failed to carry forward the momentum provided by these two. Luckily for them, Manish Pandey and their skipper Kane Williamson have struck form at the right time. But other players, and most importantly Vijay Shankar needs to step up.</p>
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<p>As expected, the playoffs race in IPL 2019 ended in a photo finish. The league stage will be remembered for a plethora of up-and-downs. From a position from where KKR could have easily been in the top two, they failed to qualify. On the other hand, SRH, who weren&#8217;t expected to do anything special after they had lost rhythm in the initial matches, succeeded in booking a playoff berth with just 12 points.</p>
<p>Delhi Capitals were finally able to break their jinx, to qualify for the first time since 2012. Amidst all this havoc, the two deserving teams succeeded in securing the top two spots and ensure that they get an extra chance to make it to the finals. CSK, as expected, continued their streak of qualifying every season. MI has also come to a step closer to continue their alternate winning streak. However, there have been a few problems in every team, which they need to fix.</p>
<h3>Here we bring you the weakness of each team that has qualified for the playoffs:</h3>
<h3>1. Mumbai Indians &#8211; Inconsistent top three and 5th bowler issue</h3>
<figure id="attachment_338282" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-338282" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-338282" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mumbai-Indians.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338282" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>A big concern for the blue brigade has been their top order. Quinton De Kock has been exceptional, but Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav haven&#8217;t racked up runs as expected. Both have scored just a solitary fifty each and failed to capitalize on their starts.</p>
<p>Due to this, the pressure has drastically fallen over <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-hardik-pandya-gets-backing-after-being-referred-to-as-kaalu-bhai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> and the lower middle-order. You expect Hardik to finish the games for you, not to score the bulks of runs. Although he has succeeded in doing it overshadowing the failure of the batting unit, it is certainly doesn&#8217;t help against the top teams in the playoffs.</p>
<p>Another problem has been the 5th bowler and Lasith Malinga&#8217;s inconsistency. Hardik Pandya has been doing the job of 5th bowler, but he has been very expensive. Although he has scalped 12 wickets the all-rounder needs to improve his economy, which is 9.69 at the moment. Malinga too has been inconsistent and has given away runs at an economy of 9.69.</p>
<h3>2. Chennai Super Kings &#8211; Underperforming batting line-up</h3>
<figure id="attachment_335075" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-335075" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-335075" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-4.jpg" alt="Chennai Super Kings" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-335075" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>CSK ended up second in the points table with 9 wins under their belt. They were clinical throughout the league stage. However, the absence of their skipper MS Dhoni threw light on their struggling batting order. MS Dhoni has scored 18.96% of his team&#8217;s runs so far, but the other players have failed to support him.</p>
<p>The batting line-up consisting of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-ambati-rayadu-shows-sportsmanship-after-being-run-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ambati Rayadu</strong></a>, Shane Watson and Suresh Raina has failed to deliver with consistency. Apart from his 96 against SRH, Watson couldn&#8217;t do much. Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayadu too remained hot-and-cold throughout.</p>
<p>If CSK wants to win their fourth IPL title, it is important that these players step up. A slow start won&#8217;t matter much, as CSK has the ability to neutralize it towards the end. But these players throwing their wickets will put the team under tremendous pressure.</p>
<h3>3. Delhi Capitals &#8211; No proper replacement for Rabada</h3>
<figure id="attachment_338819" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-338819" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-338819" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishant-Sharma.jpg" alt="Ishant Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338819" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Capitals (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Bowling has become a grave concern for DC. They had only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kagiso-rabadas-withdrawal-a-big-loss-feels-ricky-ponting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kagiso Rabada</strong></a> as a strike bowler, and his absence will be felt for sure. In his absence, DC is neither left with a death-overs specialist nor with many wicket-taking options. Amit Mishra and Trent Boult have failed to deliver. Others have been pretty expensive. That is why DC has been forced to experiment with their bowling lineup throughout the season.</p>
<p>Another concern is their fumbling batting department. It has been observed that the middle order has failed to finish matches. Against KXIP, they lost 7 wickets for 8 runs. Against KKR, they fumbled towards the end after a charismatic 99-run knock from Prithvi Shaw.</p>
<p>When it looked that the problem had been solved in the next few matches, it came back to put a reality check against CSK. Therefore, players like Colin Ingram and Rishabh Pant need to play with responsibility. That is a simple way to end their woes.</p>
<h3><strong>4. Sunrisers Hyderabad &#8211; Out of form middle-order</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_334898" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-334898" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-334898" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-2.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-334898" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>SRH had started their campaign on a bright note but fumbled in the middle phase. However, they eventually managed to qualify due to a better NRR after KKR lost their last match. The protagonists of their qualification, their openers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-aaron-finch-feels-a-hungry-david-warner-is-fired-up-to-unfold-mayhem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>David Warner</strong></a> and Jonny Bairstow won&#8217;t be available in the playoffs.</p>
<p>SRH&#8217;s middle order has been one of the biggest concerns this season. It has failed to carry forward the momentum provided by these two. Luckily for them, Manish Pandey and their skipper Kane Williamson have struck form at the right time. But other players, and most importantly Vijay Shankar needs to step up.</p>
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Teams will have to ponder over these points before taking the field.

IPL 2019: Weaknesses of four franchises qualified for the playoffs

As expected, the playoffs race in IPL 2019 ended in a photo finish. The league stage will be remembered for a plethora of up-and-downs.

IPL 2019: Weaknesses of four franchises qualified for the playoffs

Teams will have to ponder over these points before taking the field.

4. Sunrisers Hyderabad – Out of form middle-order

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