The IPL Playoffs decide the champion after the league stage. The top 4 teams qualify:
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Qualifier 1: 1st vs 2nd — winner goes to the Final.
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Eliminator: 3rd vs 4th — loser is out.
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Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator — winner goes to Final.
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Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2.
This format gives the top two teams an extra chance to reach the Final.
