According to ChatGPT, this team is likely to be eliminated first from this year’s IPL
At the time of drafting this article, all the IPL teams have played 8 to 9 matches, and therefore, the tournament is starting to take shape. At this juncture, it is possible to predict certain outcomes, although not with a 100 per cent guarantee. For example, we turned to ChatGPT and asked it to predict the elimination of teams – here’s the team the AI picked first, followed by the others.
A difficult route
According to the AI, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be the first team to get eliminated on or before May 7. With eight matches done and dusted, LSG has only four points from two victories, whereas six matches ended in defeats. LSG’s upcoming fixtures feature a difficult route, with matches against MI, RCB, CSK, RR, and PBKS. Among these teams, RR, PBKS, and RCB are among the strongest this season, already sitting in the top four.
Lucknow Super Giants on lost vs KKR in super over:
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) April 26, 2026
Rishabh Pant said -"We definitely need a break. We have look for answer inside, not outside. Nicholas Pooran is out of form. Shami was hits six vs Kartik Tyagi, but Sunil Narine & Rinku Singh today was amazing, all credit goes… pic.twitter.com/HOOq9uDVWQ
The AI predicts that LSG could either lose both games or one match against the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 4 and May 7, respectively. If it loses both matches of the two, or just one, the team will be eliminated on May 7 or before, and it will be the first IPL team this season to hit the exit door.
Who is next?
Rohit Sharma looks disappointed after Mumbai Indians’ poor show with the ball! 💔😢#IPL2026 #MIvSRH #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/RdBfyTXcRB
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) April 29, 2026
With similar wins, losses and points to LSG, the Mumbai Indians are 9th on the IPL table and are likely to get eliminated after LSG. The team has games against the likes of CSK, LSG, RCB, PBKS, KKR and RR and is unlikely to win more than two of its six matches. Therefore, MI’s IPL journey could end on May 10 or earlier.
KKR is expected to survive longer
Ryan Rickelton wasn’t scoring runs then MI dropped him and today after returning to the Playing XI he scored a CENTURY 💯
— KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan) April 29, 2026
KKR should do the same with Finn Allen. Bring him back from the next match and back him till the last game pic.twitter.com/jrcsgnb3rY
After MI, KKR is expected to be eliminated, but they are likely to survive a little longer, given that some of their players have started performing and shown intent. Not to forget, the team has matches against the likes of SRH, DC, RCB, GT, MI and DC. Among this lot, matches against MI and DC could yield victories for KKR. KKR also has the opportunity to secure two points against GT. Therefore, KKR’s campaign could remain active until the middle of May.
Finally, after KKR’s exit, the likes of CSK and DC will exit the tournament, whereas GT’s exit remains questionable, given the team is fifth on the table with eight points and still has a chance to get into the top four.
