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
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.
Despite much speculation, there has been no official statement by CSK team management about Dhoni's return date
The best-case scenario for CSK's playoff qualification is winning both their remaining games and finishing with 16 points
Defending champions RCB still hold the top spot in the points table with 16 points in 12 matches and a healthy net run rate of +1.053
The teams finishing in the top two positions receive a significant advantage in the playoffs, as they compete in Qualifier 1, where the winner secures a direct place in the final.
The penalty against Cummins comes as part of the IPL's strict code of conduct rules regarding over-rate offences, which have been closely monitored by the BCCI throughout the season.
The winner of the GT vs SRH game in Ahmedabad will become the first team in IPL 2026 to reach 16 points, almost confirming their playoff spot
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JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between the Gujarat Titans and the Sunrisers Hyderabad through its app and website
The top spot in the points table will be on the line when GT and SRH face each other in Ahmedabad
Shubman Gill-led GT will look to extend their winning streak to five games in IPL 2026 when they take on SRH in Ahmedabad today
GT and SRH have faced each other three times at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and it was the home side GT who emerged victorious on all three occasions
RCB, with the win over MI in Raipur, have jumped to the top of the points table
GT chief operating officer Colonel Arvinder Singh said the lavender jersey initiative has grown into a significant tradition for the franchise over the past four years
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