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The win has also pushed RR ahead in the race to the playoffs as they now just need to win their last game against Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 24 to finish in the top four
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RR, who are sitting fifth on the table with 12 points from 12 matches, have the best chance to book their place in the final four out of the five teams still in contention
Riyan earlier missed out on the May 9 clash against GT, where RR lost the game by 77 runs
RR are currently sixth on the table and can return to the top four with a win over LSG in their crucial IPL 2026 clash in Jaipur on Tuesday
With three playoff spots still undecided, every game has become crucial, especially for RR, who are currently placed sixth in the standings
Rajasthan Royals have played 50 matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, winning 28 and losing 21, while one game ended without a result
The venue, home to IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, has emerged as the frontrunner after months of discussions involving Cricket Australia, the BCCI, and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association
Rajasthan-based Manav Suthar has also received his maiden national call-up for the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan, starting June 6
Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, while Gujarat Titans also confirmed qualification for the top four
CSK also dropped down to sixth spot in the table with 12 points from 13 matches. However, they still have an outside chance to finish in the top four with just 14 points
CSK, with the loss, not only need to win their final game against GT to keep their playoff hopes alive, but will also need many other results to go their way
The incident took place after the third ball of the 15th over when Sanju Samson stumped Klaasen out on 47 to help CSK secure the wicket off Noor Ahmad
CIC said BCCI is a pvt autonomous body registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act and was not established by the Constitution, Parliament, state legislature or via govt notification
CSK had gathered strong momentum recently with three consecutive wins before their run came to an end in the previous encounter.
CSK can spring the surprise return of MS Dhoni in the SRH game to strengthen their death-overs batting
Both SRH and CSK will need to win two full points today to stay ahead in the race to the playoffs
The five-time champions have registered six wins and suffered six defeats from their 12 matches so far this season.
The Tests are expected to take place after the conclusion of the Lanka Premier League, which ends on August 9