New Delhi, July 16 -- Over the past decade, the Indian Super League (ISL) has delivered everything, from stunning goals and memorable rivalries to moments of pure individual brilliance but nothing gets fans on the edge of their seats quite like the nail-biting race for playoff qualification in the final weeks, as per the official website of the ISL.

For a team to advance to the playoffs, it needs shrewd tactical adjustments, expert man management, collective belief, and a strong mentality.

Rarely in the ISL have the pre-season favourites managed to reach the playoffs. There have been teams that have made a mockery of the pre-season predictions and scripted their own history.

Chennaiyin FC had a dismal start to the 2019-20 season under ...