Bitter rivals will join hands and compatriots will take on each other in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Twenty20 match between local favourites Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings at Mohali on Saturday.
Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin exuded confidence of returning to action following his shoulder injury, saying the pain has subsided considerably and scan reports are encouraging.
Game 4 in IPL 2021 will see the Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings in Mumbai.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener is the first batsman in the history of IPL to hit seven consecutive fifty-plus scores against two teams.
Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings with 4/28 as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in their low-scoring Indian Premier League thriller on Tuesday.
'If we can create some pressure and get those boys out early, and put some little bit more pressure on that middle-order early, we can restrict them to a score, stop them from scoring (big) runs.'
Images from Friday night's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab.
Rajasthan Royals, after two consecutive defeats, aim to regain momentum against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their upcoming IPL match. Key concerns include the form of skipper Riyan Parag and the fragility of the middle order. Lucknow's bowling attack needs to find breakthroughs to counter Rajasthan's strong opening pair.
Kings XI Punjab batsman Glenn Maxwell was reprimand for breaching the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 Code of Behaviour during his team's match against Cape Cobras, in Mohali on Sunday.
A resurgent Kings XI Punjab is closing the gap with them in the points table but Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore is not unduly worried about the gradual rise of the Adam Gilchrist-led side.
Kolkata Knight Riders put up a clinical performance to beat Kings XI Punjab by an emphatic eight-wicket margin in an Indian Premier League match in Mohali.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Strike bowler Kagiso Rabada swung the contest in Delhi Capitals's favour with the ball in the decisive Super Over against Kings XI Punjab.
Rising Pune Supergiant thrashed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets to storm into the play-offs of the Indian Premier League, in Pune, on Sunday.
Four openers. Two middle order batsmen. Two leg-spinners. Three fast bowlers. Harish Kotian picks his IPL XI from the league stages.
A 66-run run victory gave Kings XI Punjab their first success in the Indian Premier League after two straight reverses. Mumbai Indians suffered their third straight reverse.
Sanju Samson reminded the cricket world on Saturday why he is one of T20's most dangerous batters.
Skipper Adam Gilchrist produced a fine all-round show to guide Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings and keep alive their chances of advancing to the play-offs in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala, on Thursday.
On recovery trail after a poor start to the tournament, King XI Punjab would be keen to keep up the momentum when they take on the floundering Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match in Mohali on Saturday.
Revenge would be on top of Chennai Super Kings' mind when they lock horns with a dominant KingsXI Punjab in what promises to be a mouth-watering clash in Cuttack.
India wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul says he is the "most comfortable" playing as an opener in the T20 format as it gives him the chance to make the 'best impact'.
Images from the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings in Cuttack, on Tuesday.
Arshdeep Singh, the India seamer, reveals he has felt a sense of "seniority" since joining Punjab Kings, attributing it to the responsibility entrusted upon him.
Delhi Capitals face Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL match, seeking to overcome inconsistent batting and bowling performances. Mitchell Starc's return provides a boost, but the team needs a collective effort to counter Rajasthan's strong batting line-up.
Skipper Adam Gilchrist smashed a blistering 106 and shared a record partnership with Shaun Marsh (79) to steer Kings XI Punjab to a 111-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday.
The seventh edition of the Indian Premier League kicked-off in the United Arab Emirates on April 16 with a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was awarded hosting rights for the first 20 matches of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza because of a clash in dates with the general elections in India. On May 2, second phase of the league commences with matches in India, when Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders meet in Ranchi.
Kings XI Punjab plays Chennai Super Kings in their last league match on Sunday and skipper K L Rahul is confident of making the last four round.
Home skipper Glenn Maxwell invited Hyderabad to bat but could hardly trouble the visitors who negotiated the attack with remarkable ease.
'At the end of the day, we also had to look at players who will figure in the playing XI.'
Preity Zinta was again the cynosure of all eyes as she egged on her team, Kings XI Punjab, in Monday's Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai.
Game 38 of IPL 2020 will see the Kings XI Punjab take on the Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Sixty matches (including the four play-offs) will be played over 47 days in the cash-rich T20 tournament.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Kings XI Punjab by six wickets in Jaipur, on Sunday, to register their third win in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.
Rising Pune Supergiant look to build on gains against Kings XI Punjab.
Maxwell made short work of the 164-run target as Kings XI cruised to victory with one over to spare.
Karun will be tested by Kings XI Punjab before the flight to Dubai.
Here is what happens when team boss Preity Zinta backs her team from the stands...
Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozshah Kotla.
After edging out Rajasthan Royals in a nail-biting IPL game, Kings XI Punjab captain Virender Sehwag said his side won't rely on luck the next time.
Game 46 of IPL 2020 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Kings XI Punjab at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
