Michael vaughan picks top four team for ipl 2025 qualifier: Former English captain Michael Vaughan has predicted its top 4 teams for the IPL 2025 starting on March 22, although in the video shared by Cricbuzz, Vauan has kept a total of 6 teams in the top four race. He has considered Mumbai Indians (Mi), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Gujarat Titans (GT), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as the strongest team. According to Vaughan, these teams will be the biggest contenders for making a place in the playoffs.
Teams rating
Michael Vaughan has given out of 10 marks in view of the depth and balance of the squad of each team.
Gujarat Titans (GT) – 9 points
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 8 points
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 8 points
Mumbai Indians (Mi) – 7.5 points
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 7 points
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 6.5 points
Michael Vaughan has given Rajasthan Royals (6.5), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 6.5, Delhi Capitals (DC) – 5 and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 6 points. Due to this, he has kept these teams out of the top 4 of IPL 2025.
Will Von’s prediction be correct in IPL 2025?
Although anything can happen in cricket, Vaughan believes that teams like Gujarat, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai are ahead of the rest of the teams due to their balanced squad. Now it will be interesting to see whether Von’s prediction proves correct in IPL 2025 or if a team will surprise everyone and make it to the top 4.