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After a gruelling regular season, it's now time for the IPL 2012 playoffs. The top four teams, which will feature in the league's post-season, have had varying fortunes thus far--and their individual journeys to the playoffs have been markedly different. Over the next few days, however, these teams--Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings--will have to be at their best to win cricket's richest annual prize. 

With that in mind, here's how we think the IPL 2012 playoffs will play out.