Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant among surprising exclusions ahead of mega auction
Having beaten Hyderabad twice, Kolkata are stronger and better equipped to win in Chennai
Rajasthan batsmen failed against Hyderabad’s part-time spinners on a tricky wicket
The final is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai
Chennai Super Kings official says there has been no talk of Dhoni’s retirement
The impact player rule is seen as the main reason behind high scores in the 17th edition
Hyderabad may struggle as Rajasthan’s bowling is better suited for the Chepauk pitch
RCB go out with their heads held high after daring to dream with a splendid late rally
Rajasthan will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last play-off on Friday
The wicketkeeper-batsman hit a quickfire 23 to set up Kolkata’s chase of 160
Australian sliced through Sunrisers Hyderabad’s vaunted batting with a three-wicket haul
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc returns figures of 3-34 as Hyderabad were all out for just 159
KKR’s superior attack should help destroy the batting might of Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajasthan’s form is hardly inspiring, while RCB are riding high on a six-match win streak
Kolkata and Hyderabad will face each other in the first qualifier on Tuesday
Chasing 215 for victory, Hyderabad reach target with five balls to spare at their home
