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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is currently in its 17th year in 2024. The world’s most popular franchise cricket league keeps improving with every passing season.
The inaugural IPL was in 2008 and was won Rajasthan Royals (RR), but they have failed to win a single title since then.
In 2023, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) took on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the final, with the latter winning their fifth IPL title, a record they share with their biggest rivals, Mumbai Indians (MI).
The Sporting News takes an early look at the odds for each team to win IPL 2024.
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Who will win IPL 2024? Favourites and early betting odds
According to Dafabet, Rajasthan Royals who have four matches straight, are the favourites to win IPL 2024 at this stage. Sanju Samson’s side have obliterated all opposition so far and are top of the points table.
Chennai Super Kings are the next favourites to win the title, especially after their comprehensive win over Kolkata Knight Riders who are also strong contenders this year.
While KKR have won three out of four games so far, CSK have won three out of five. And the aura of MS Dhoni and the nature of their victories put them among the favourites.
SRH, led Pat Cummins, are now in with a decent shout of winning the tournament. Lucknow Super Giants, having won two out of three games, are also in with a great shout.
MI, five-time IPL winners themselves, have just notched their first win of the campaign and are still in with a shout.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are tipped to be the least likely to win IPL 2024. It’s no surprise given that they’ve lost four out of their first five matches.
Virat Kohli’s RCB have slipped further down the order, with Dafa putting their chances of winning the IPL extremely low.
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Here are the odds for each team to win IPL 2024:
*Accurate as of April 7
| Team | Odds to win IPL 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4.50 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 5.50 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 8.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 8.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8.50 |
| Gujarat Titans | 26.00 |
| Punjab Kings | 29.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 34.00 |
| Delhi Capitals | 126.00 |