Australian batsman Steve Smith who went unsold this year during the IPL auctions has picked MI, LSG, DC and CSK as the top contenders to reach top 4.
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody, who has also coached Sunrisers Hyderabad in the past has picked MI, SRH, LSG and RR to finish in the top 4.
Former Indian bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan has predicted that MI, CSK, LSG and KKR will be the top 4 teams at the end of the group stage.
Ambati Rayudu, who has lifted the IPL trophies with MI and CSK in the past has picked KKR and RCB along with his previous teams to reach at top 4.
Former Indian cricketer, Murali Vijay has named MI, CSK, RR and RCB to finish as the top 4 teams at the end of the group stage of IPL 2024.
S Sreesanth, who has played for Rajasthan Royals previously has backed MI, RR, CSK and GT to finish as top 4 after the group stage of IPL 2024.
PBKS was the only team that had no backing from cricket experts. But, will the new home-ground bring new fortune for them? Only time will tell.