After bagging Player of the Match award in last two fixtures, Stokes, arguably the best modern-day all-rounder, will be eyeing to pull off yet another miraculous innings.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) were able to secure a playoffs spot. CSK fans, on the other hand, suffered a heartbreak amid their abysmal run in the on-going season.
With six wins in 13 games, Smith's men are poised at the sixth position, tied on points with SRH, KXIP and KKR.
The KL Rahul-led side may have suffered a shock defeat in its previous fixture against Rajasthan Royals (RR) but the dream to finish in the top-four list still prevails.
Though Rabada has the same number of wickets, Bumrah has a better average (15.73) and economy rate (6.96) than the South African.
Pant has scored 274 runs in 10 games in the tournament at an average of 30.44 and a strike rate of 112.29.
Despite RCB's recent performances, the South African stalwart is optimistic about them turning up against DC to clinch two much-needed points.
KXIP will be under immense pressure against CSK as a defeat will be the end of the road for them.
All eyes will be on Chris Gayle's batting show at Abu Dhabi. Despite being 41, the Caribbean star has amassed 276 runs in only six matches at a strike-rate of 144.50
An all-round performance from Jason Holder earns SRH a big lifeline in play-off race with a 5-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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