Live Cricket Blog: Faf du Plessis leads Chennai Super Kings into finals of IPL

Sport360 staff 21:25 22/05/2018
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    9:30pm – Faf du Plessis leads Chennai Super Kings into finals of IPL

    A special unbeaten knock of 67 from just 42 deliveries from Faf fu Plessis has seen Chennai Super Kings pull off a stunning two-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first Qualifier at Mumbai. Chennai were staring at defeat with 43 runs required off three overs with just three wickets in hand before Du Plessis played a blinder. Read more about this thrilling clash in our talking points.

    7:00pm – Sunrisers Hyderabad set a target of 140 runs for Chennai

    The first innings in the Qualifier 1 of the IPL has drawn to a close with Sunrisers Hyderabad posting 139-7 against the Chennai Super Kings. Sunrisers were off to a disastrous start and had been reduced to 50-4 before a handy unbeaten cameo of 43 (29) from Carlos Brathwaite helped post a modest total. You can continue to follow the LIVE action from this clash here.

    5:45pm – Chennai Super Kings bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad

    The IPL playoffs are finally upon us with Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Chennai Super Kings in the first Qualifier. Chennai are chasing a seventh IPL final spot in nine seasons. Follow the latest ball-by-ball action from this mouthwatering clash at the Wankhede stadium here.

    3:30pm – A tale of two halves for Chris Gayle and Kings XI Punjab

    Kings XI Punjab and Chris Gayle were flying in the first-half of the IPL before it all started going wrong for them. Seven defeats in the side’s final eight matches saw them fall drastically in the table and ultimately finish in lowly seventh spot. Read more about how it all went wrong for Ravichandran Ashwin’s men here.

    2:00pm – Kolkata Knight Riders have the edge in Eliminator against Rajasthan

    Wednesday’s Eliminator in the IPL will see Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Rajasthan Royals. With the clash set to take place at the Eden Gardens, it will be hosts Kolkata who will have the advantage going into the match. Read more about this eagerly anticipated fixture in our preview.

    1:00pm – Shane Watson to return for Chennai in clash against Hyderabad

    Australian all-rounder Shane Watson should return to the Chennai Super Kings’ playing XI for the first Qualifier against Sunrisers Hyderabad after being given a rest in the side’s last match. Read more about the other team news for Tuesday’s IPL clash over here.

    10:30am – Advantage Chennai in first Qualifier against Sunrisers Hyderabad

    The IPL gets down to its business end with the first Qualifier between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad set to take place on Tuesday (17:30). It will be advantage Chennai in this clash with MS Dhoni’s men coming into the game on the back of an impressive win against Kings XI Punjab. Sunrisers, on the other hand, have lost three matches on the bounce. Read more about this exciting clash in our preview.

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