If PBKS lose to LSG, they will be eliminated from the playoffs race despite starting their season with a seven-game unbeaten run
LSG will have the chance to avoid the wooden spoon finish if they beat PBKS by a big margin in Lucknow
With the playoff race reaching a tense stage, both teams have plenty at stake heading into this contest.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still hold the top spot with 18 points from 14 matches
Despite the loss, RCB will finish at the top of the points table courtesy of their superior net run rate and will face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the qualifiers
With GT already securing one of the top 2 spots after their dominant win over Chennai Super Kings, the battle for the remaining Qualifier 1 berth now comes down to the SRH vs RCB clash tonight.
RCB's highest successful chase in the tournament is 230, which came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) back in IPL 2025
JioHotstar will provide the live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on its app and website in India.
India all-rounder Vijay Shankar on Friday announced retirement from domestic cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL) to "pursue new opportunities" and "play more cricket".
The franchise confirmed the news on Friday, just days before their crucial clash against Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens.
Defending champions RCB will be looking to finish as table-toppers with a win over SRH today in Hyderabad
The veteran batter is just 58 runs away from registering his 4th consecutive IPL season with 600+ runs and moving ahead of legends like Chris Gayle, David Warner, and KL Rahul.
The match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 21, turned out to be a forgettable outing for the Chennai-based franchise as Gujarat produced a dominant all-round display to register an emphatic
Despite MSD's growing age, recurring injuries, and constant retirement speculation, that bond with the CSK fans never seemed to fade over the years.
Dhoni, 44, couldn't play a single game in this edition due to a leg injury but Simons said he impressed in the nets with his clean striking.
GT vs CSK LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Chennai Super Kings' chances of qualifying for the playoffs are extremely slim, with multiple results needing to go in their favour.
Chennai Super Kings find themselves in a difficult situation following a disappointing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
With qualification already confirmed, Shubman Gill's side will now turn their attention towards finishing the league stage on a high and strengthening their push for a top-two finish in the standings.
KKR remain mathematically alive in the race for the top four and take the 6th spot with 13 points in 13 games.
Currently placed eighth on the points table with 11 points from 12 matches, KKR can still reach a maximum of 15 points if they manage to win both of their remaining fixtures.