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
Despite much speculation, there has been no official statement by CSK team management about Dhoni's return date
DC, with the win, have also jumped back to seventh spot on the points table with 12 points from 13 matches
DC will be eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoffs race if they lose any of their two remaining games
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A 23-run win by the defending champions means that RCB could end their league points tally on 20 points, also confirming a top 2 finish this year.
Punjab have lost their 6th consecutive match this season with their playoffs berth looking risky now.