In IPL Cricket, Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. When reports last came in, Punjab were 61 for 0 in 6 overs.
While Punjab are out of contention for making the IPL playoffs for the 10th year in a row, Sunrisers Hyderabad are eyeing two points from this game to bolster their chances of finishing second. Hyderabad are currently third in the points table with 15 points, behind table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.
In the second match, Rajasthan Royals will be up against Kolkata Knight Riders at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati this evening.
Yesterday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in Bengaluru to enter the playoffs. With this win, Bengaluru joined Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the playoffs, while Chennai Super Kings are out of the tournament.
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