Delhi team to stick to its horses-for-courses policy

Gayle and de Villiers too join the party in making Kolkata Knight Riders's challenging total seem small

Daredevils posted a dull 121/6, that was boosted by a Morris cameo. In response, Supergiants were going rollickingly before the rain forced interruptions and handed them a 19-run win by D/L method.

Dhoni’s men score 76 for one in 11 overs, well ahead of the D/L requirement of 57, when play is called off.

Half of Gujarat Lions worries will be taken care of if the dazzling opening combo of Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum fires.

George Bailey top-edged a rising ball that dislodged his helmet during the game against Delhi Daredevils.

Gujarat Lions has stayed on course by resorting to percentage cricket.

The RCB captain sets the Chinnaswamy Stadium ablaze, scoring 113 off a mere 50 balls.

The Sunrisers, on the other hand, are virtually through to the play-offs and they are on top of the table with 16 points from 12 games.

Kohli and Gayle send the visitors on a leather hunt in a match reduced to 15-overs-a-side by rain.

Dwayne Smith’s stingy spell restricts Kolkata Knight Riders to its lowest score of this season.

And Delhi Daredevils stay afloat to fight another day, after Karun Nair held his own on a day of hot and cold fielding, after Sunrisers set them 158.

Raina’s side could opt for a spinner-friendly track to counter the defending champion's strengths.

Sunrisers ride on Warner’s half-century to put up 158 which is chased down off the last ball.

GL made short work of MI's 172/8, riding a rollicking 95-run partnership between Raina and McCullum to advance to the next stage with ease.

Defeat leaves Mumbai Indians now praying for massive defeats for Knight Riders and Daredevils

Final-ball finish helps Supergiants consign Kings XI to last spot

After restricting Delhi Daredevils to a modest 138/8, in spite of Quinton de Kock's timely fifty, RCB rode on Virat Kohli's calm aggression to a 6-wicket win.

Daredevils fail to put up a challenging score and pay the price; Mumbai Indians dethroned

The victor goes straight to the final; the loser gets another shot, plays winner of Eliminator

GL struck early and big, reducing RCB to 29/5 in 5 overs, but ABD matched Dr Smith, carried his bat through with a 47-ball 79 to chase down 159.

de Villiers and Iqbal Abdulla help the team make the final from a precarious 68 for six; a rare failure from Kohli

Injuries to key players a concern for both teams; the winner will meet the loser of Qualifier 1 for a place in the final

Mr. Abbas also called for the revival of bilateral cricket ties between Pakistan and India.

Bowlers do the trick once again for the Hyderabad team, setting up a meeting with Lions

He insists that there is a fine line between getting out to a bad shot and pulling off the incredible.

Sunrisers came up with a fine bowling performance and fielding effort to restrict KKR to 140 for eight last night.

With the tactical plans mapped out, the emphasis at the Kotla will be on execution under pressure

SRH were pegged back by wickets at every stage, but David Warner stayed tenacious, unleashing shots at will to chase down 163 with 4 wickets to spare.

Bipul Sharma lends a helping hand, as the Hyderabad team makes Sunday's final

For RCB’s Karnataka-based players, featuring in the final at Bengaluru is an occassion to savour

Aaron Finch says "sometimes you just have to take your hat off and appreciate how good cricketers the two are. And say well played."