Halfway into the IPL 2011, barring Mumbai Indians, it is difficult to separate out the teams. Mumbai Indians are at the the top of the group while the rest are struggling to stamp their authority.

At this stage, I would like to put my hand up and select my top four teams who could make it to the last four stage.

Mumbai Indians would be one. They are in for a correction in terms of losing a couple of games here or there but overall possess too strong a side to go down in a hurry.

My second favourites are Kolkata Knight Riders, who will look to ensure that they can continue with some of the form that they have shown in patches. If Pathan and Morgan can start firing, watch out for this side.

This may surprise some but I rate Kochi Tuskers highly as well. A team which can beat Mumbai and Chennai at their best, can beat any other side and they will be a force to reckon with.

My fourth side is Chennai Super Kings and the sole reason for that is the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Apart from that, he has balance in the side and can turn things around with his batting.