IPL 2020: It's do-or-die for Rahul's KXIP against CSK today
Updated On: 01 November, 2020 06:22 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | PTI
On the other hand, CSK, already out of the reckoning for the first time ever, will aim to end their dismal campaign on a positive note.

Kings XI Punjab players celebrate the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Ben Stokes at Abu Dhabi on Friday. PIC/IPL; BCCI
Their play-off chances hanging in balance, Kings XI Punjab will leave no stone unturned as they take on Chennai Super Kings in a must-win Indian Premier League game here on Sunday. KXIP's chances of a top four finish took a serious hit after Rajasthan Royals handed them a seven-wicket loss, snapping their impressive five match-winning streak. The defeat means KXIP's fate is not solely in their hands as even a win against CSK will not ensure them a play-off spot. The Punjab outfit will need other results to go their way.
If Sunrisers Hyderabad (10 points from 12 games) win both their remaining matches and the loser of the Delhi Capitals (14) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (14) game finishes higher on the points table -- either in terms of points or by virtue of a superior net run rate -- than KXIP, then KL Rahul and his men will not qualify. However, if Sunrisers are beaten in any match, then KXIP, who are currently placed fourth with 12 points from 13 outings with a net run rate of -0.133, will have a good chance of qualifying provided they win against CSK on Sunday.
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