With AI picking up fast, even mainframe roles don’t feel as “safe” as they used to.
Curious—what can we do to stay relevant and not get easily replaced?
Are we upskilling, moving to cloud, or doubling down on core tech like CICS and REXX?
Tried mapping out remaining games based on how teams are playing right now:
Predictions:
GT vs SRH → GT wins (GT reach 16)
RCB vs KKR → RCB win (RCB reach 16)
PBKS vs MI → PBKS win (PBKS reach 15)
DC vs RR → RR win (RR reach 14)
LSG vs CSK → CSK win (CSK reach 14)
KKR vs GT → GT win (GT 18)
PBKS vs RCB → RCB win (RCB 18)
CSK vs SRH → SRH win (SRH 16)
RR vs LSG → RR win (RR 16)
GT vs CSK → GT win (GT 20)
SRH vs RCB → RCB win (RCB 20)
LSG vs PBKS → PBKS win (PBKS 17)
MI vs RR → RR win (RR 18)
Then the top 4 looks like:
RCB
GT
RR
PBKS
If we don’t want GT or SRH in the Top 2, considering that the Qualifier will be played at Dharamshala 👇
KKR and CSK need to beat GT → GT stuck at 16
SRH results stay as predicted above
RR can push into Top 2 (if consistent)
If RR lose one → they stay at 16
PBKS reach \~17
RCB most likely finish top
Ideal playoff scenario:
Qualifier 1: RCB vs PBKS (or RR)
Remaining spots → NRR chaos
Drop your takes!!