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The match starts at 7:30 pm IST on April 17

Rajasthan Royals find themselves in a precarious position with just two wins from six matches, languishing at eighth position in this season

Chasing 112 for a win, KKR were comfortably placed at 71 for 3 in 9.1 overs, but they suffered a sensational collapse to be bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs; Chahal shines with a four wicket haul for PBKS

Punjab will host Kolkata Knight Riders at their home in Mullanpur, where the pitch is conducive for batters

Shaik Rasheed who made his IPL debut on Monday, moved to Guntur from Hyderabad and steadily making a mark

With CSK needing 56 off 30, in came Dhoni and he smashed Avesh through the off side for a four. The Chennai captain made his intent clear, to win the match for CSK. Dube, however, played the winning shot with a boundary...

Chasing a target of 206, Karun Nair's brilliant 40-ball-89 went in vain as Delhi Capitals faltered towards the end with 3 quick dismissals to run outs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruised to a dominant nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, Virat Kohli crosses 100th T20 half-century milestone

Pooran and Markram shared 58 runs off 29 balls for the second wicket to set the tone for the 181-run chase

Sunrisers Hyderabad rediscovers winning ways on the back of pacer Harshal Patel’s impressive spell and Abhishek Sharma's blistering fireworks

The Sunrisers bowlers were clueless as Punjab Kings ratchets up a mammoth total of 245; Shreyas shines with 82 runs off 36 balls

Shubman Gill’s Titans sit comfortably at the top of the points table with four consecutive wins, while Rishabh Pant’s LSG, currently in fifth place, are gaining momentum following two back-to-back victories. However, Lucknow faced a setback as their in-form opener Mitchell Marsh—who has scored 265 runs in five matches—was unavailable due to his daughter’s illness and was replaced by Himmat Singh.

Speaking to the official broadcaster after Chennai Super Kings' heavy loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday night, Dhoni acknowledged the challenge but emphasized the need to accept it, find ways to handle tough deliveries, and focus on building a competitive total. "I felt we didn’t have enough runs on the board today," he remarked.

“The pitch appeared quite challenging for batting, with some movement early on from the new ball and definitely some turn,” said JioStar expert Clarke. “As for their approach—there was a clear lack of intent. Right now, it looks like they're playing it very safe, either aiming to get close to a win or simply trying to avoid a heavy loss,” he added.

First time 3-in-a-row defeat for Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk

When the former champions Sunrisers face off against a confident Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in a must-win clash at home on Saturday at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, skipper Pat Cummins will be hoping for a comprehensive all-round display to help the team rediscover its winning rhythm.

“In the past two IPL seasons, I’ve concentrated on strengthening my weak points—focusing on the shots and deliveries that gave me trouble. This year, my goal is to achieve greater success and hopefully turn it into a breakthrough season,” he explained.

“Rahul mentioned it later — this is his home ground. He grew up playing here, so he knows how to approach the game and maintain a positive mindset throughout the innings. He kept encouraging me to look straight, and that really boosted my confidence,” Stubbs recounted.

With four consecutive defeats behind them and just one win so far this season, the former champions are languishing in ninth place

The Delhi Capitals remain unbeaten, while the Royal Challengers Bengaluru won three games so far this IPL season