Road to the Final - Here is how the playoffs work:
The top-four teams in the points table qualify for playoffs and are made up of a series of 3 matches. There are two qualifiers – Qualifier 1 Qualifier 2 and in between these two is an Eliminator.
The top-two performing teams are provided with an extra chance, if needed, to enter the final.
Qualifier 1
The first qualifier is contested by the teams finishing 1st and 2nd in the points table. The winner of this makes it to the final. However, the loser gets another shot.
Eliminator
The eliminator sees the 3rd and 4th placed teams locking horns. The winner progresses to the 2nd qualifier while the loser is exits from the tournament.
Qualifier 2
This is contested between the loser of first qualifier and the winner of the eliminator. The one winning this makes it to the final.
This year, the first qualifier will be played between Mumbai and Delhi while the Eliminator will see third-placed Hyderabad going against Bangalore who were fourth.
