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
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 Tests are expected to take place after the conclusion of the Lanka Premier League, which ends on August 9
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
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals through its app and website
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.
DC will need a win over RR on Sunday to keep their playoff chances alive
Axar Patel-led DC will look to stay on the winning track in IPL 2026 when they take on RR in Delhi today
Delhi Capitals have played 87 matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, winning 38 and losing 46, while three matches ended without a result
Pathirana, who sustained a calf injury during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026, joined the KKR camp late in April after receiving an NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)
IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: KKR, with the win over GT, has jumped to seventh spot in the points table
KKR will be playing all their remaining games of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens with home-ground advantage on their side
KKR will need a win over GT on Saturday to keep their playoff chances alive
Shubman Gill-led GT will look to extend their winning streak to six games in IPL 2026 when they take on KKR in Kolkata today