Kings XI Punjab beat CSK by six wickets in the final group league encounter between the two teams. A team that enters IPL play-offs as either table-toppers or No. 2 would get two clear shots at summit clash qualification.

"If you can't win a game, you make sure you get the opposition to get the runs in the most number of overs. (Qualifying for top 2) Yes, and that's something you have to keep in mind," Dhoni said after the match. "We want to win the game, but if the opposition does well, you have to quickly adapt and re-assess," said Dhoni at the post-match presentation ceremony.