CSK lost to Kings XI Punjab by six wickets after the hosts chased down the target of 171 runs in 18 overs.
It could be safely concluded that Kedar is not being risked as BCCI has blanket instructions that any injury to World Cup bound players will be given utmost priority
With nothing to lose in the final game of the season, Rahul, Chris Gayle (28 off 28 balls) and Nicholas Pooran (36 off 22 balls) were the key contributors in KXIP's successful chase
Mumbai Indians have already qualified for the playoffs after they defeated Sunrisers Hydearbad in the super-over thriller
Having already booked their berth in the playoffs, Chennai Super Kings will want to strengthen their top spot in the points table when they take on Kings XI Punjab in their last group stage encounter
RCB are placed at the bottom of the eight-team standings with only nine points following eight defeats and four victories
Mann, playing only his third game of the season, smashed 65 off 48 balls while batting alongside Shimron Hetmyer to fire RCB to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers in there last game of the season
Archer, 24, was all set to be unavailable for the World Cup until the England and Wales Cricket Board reduced its residency qualification rule from seven years to three
In the 12th over of the Rajasthan's innings, Mishra dismissed Shreyas Gopal and Stuart Binny off successive balls and had a chance of taking his fourth IPL hat-trick but Boult dropped
After the match, Hetmyer admitted it was a tough season for him as he found it difficult to get used to the environment in the IPL
After losing their first six games, RCB won five out of their eight games with one not producing a result to end with 11 points
This was the first time that RCB had a hundred-plus partnership since 2013 when Kohli and De Villiers were not involved.
Veterans Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra snared three wickets apiece to help Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 115 for nine. Check DC vs RR LIVE score, match commentary
Delhi are currently sitting third with 16 points from 13 games. A win against Rajasthan will enhance Delhi's chances of featuring in Qualifier 1, giving them two shots at the May 12 final
Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim to seal the final play-off berth while Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to salvage pride
During Friday's must-win away match against Kings XI Punjab, Karthik lost his cool at the innings break as his bowlers and fielders didn't execute his plans properly
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Ashwin's KXIP in a crucial match on Friday.
Youngsters Sam Curran and Nicholas Pooran displayed belligerence as Kings XI Punjab put on a respectable 183 for 6.
It is expected that New Zealand pacer Trent Boult would very likely start in the playing XI for Delhi Capitals in the remaining matches
Rahane returns to lead Royals for the game against Delhi Capitals on Saturday after Smith replaced him as captain in the middle of the season following the team's disappointing run