For the legion of CSK fans, it will be a homecoming like no other as the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side will play at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai for the first time since May 2015.
A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.
The IPL has produced many, many, memorable moments on the way.
Australian captain Michael Clarke has said his players will have to bat much better against the defending champions India.
A look at Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL record over the years.
Coach Mickey Arthur has received applause from a section of Australian media while a few experts pilloried him for the "nonsense" decision to axe four players from the side on disciplinary ground.
Rajasthan Royals continue to enjoy their unbeaten run at home.
Pace legend Glenn McGrath feels sacked Australian cricket coach Mickey Arthur's allegations of facing racial discrimination and having to deal with a divided team are "pretty poor" and show that he is "not too concerned" about the side he mentored.
A majority 56 per cent Indian employees would rather save more as compared to 29 per cent who would prefer to work a few years longer.