Punjab Kings rode on an unbeaten 42-ball 98 from K.L. Rahul to defeat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in Sharjah. Rahul smashed eight sixes and seven fours as Punjab chased 135 in 13 overs. Punjab finished with 12 points in 14 games. They are at No. 5. Chennai, meanwhile, have almost secured the second spot.
In the evening fixture, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 86 runs. The Knight Riders posted 171/4, and bowled out Rajasthan for just 85. They are now at No. 4, and will retain that place unless Mumbai Indians bat first and beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 170 runs or more.
Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
Delhi Capitals | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.526 |
Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.455 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -0.159 |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.587 |
Punjab Kings | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.001 |
Mumbai Indians | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.048 |
Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.993 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.422 |