Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith has opted to bowl first after winning the toss against KL Rahul-led Kings XI Punjab in Match 50 of IPL 2020; skipper Steve Smith shows faith in Varun Aaron.

Having suffered three consecutive defeats, Delhi Capitals will look to end their losing streak as they take on Mumbai Indians in their penultimate match to qualify for play-off stages.

The KKR mystery spinner has been exceptional with the ball for KKR, picking up 15 wickets in 12 games, including the prized scalp of Dhoni twice in two games.

Ruturaj Gaikwad played back-to-back match winning knocks for CSK as the side dents KKR play-off chances.

Chennai Super Kings did their arch-rival Mumbai Indians a favour as defeating KKR on Thursday meant MI became the first team to qualify for play-offs this season.

Ruturaj Gaikwad's 52-ball 73 and Ravindra Jadeja's late cameo earn CSK consolation win in IPL 2020 while heavily denting KKR play-off ambition.

The CSK opener scores his second consecutive fifty as he plays a responsible knock to keep the yellow outfit in the 173-run chase against KKR.

KKR opener Nitish Rana smashes seven boundaries and a six to score a 44–ball half-century against CSK, crosses 300-run mark in IPL 2020.

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes spoke about life in a bio-bubble amid the COVID-19 threat and host of other issues including his role as an opener in T20 cricket for Rajasthan Royals.

CSK skipper MS Dhoni has decided to bring in Shane Watson, Lungi Ngidi and Karn Sharma for the game while KKR plays an extra batsman in Rinku Singh.

Three-time winners CSK have failed to clear the leagues stage for the first time in the tournament's history and are currently placed at the bottom of the points table following an unprecedented eight defeats in 12 outings.

CSK's unflinching reliance on experience over youth has been their undoing this IPL season, said West Indies batting icon, urging the franchise to give its younger lot a chance in the remaining games.

MI stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah urges other MI bowlers to step up after the pacer pick three wickets in the slog overs to bring side in the game against RCB.

Former Indian opener and BCCI chief selector said Manjrekar can't think beyond 'Bombay' as far as players' selection is concerned.

Only Rashid Khan (17 wickets), Yuzvendra Chahal (16 wickets) and Varun Chakravarthy (13 wickets) among spinners make the top 10 in Purple Cap race thanks either to their unconventional style.

Delhi Capitals have now endured three consecutive losses after Sunrisers Hyderabad dealt them an 88-run mauling in Dubai.

The Mumbai Indians bowler says one needs to be proactive and smart before deciding on the bowling lengths in the death or Super Overs.

RCB pacer Siraj says he played KKR match while knowing his father was admitted into the hospital due to prolonged illness.

Mumbai Indians big win over CSK, followed by Delhi Capitals heavy loss to KKR means MI lead the table by net run rate over DC & RCB  

Except for the conduct of the IPL 2020, Dada & Co. don't have many achievements to show, thanks to COVID-19 pandemic that ate up seven of their 12 months.