- Kolkata Knight Riders:
Arguably, the most popular team in the competition, the Kolkata Knight Riders have been superb under the guidance of the experienced Gautam Gambhir this season.
Having missed out of a place in the final last season, the two-time IPL champions have been one of the most consistent sides this season. They are currently in the second place in the points table after 8 games and have a superb balance to their squad. The openers Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa have been in sublime form while Yusuf Pathan showed what he can do in the recent victory over RCB.
They have shown a slight weakness in the bowling department but with the momentum on their side, they can easily go on all the way to the final and lift the trophy for the 3rd alternate time.