Anand Vasu

Bangalore have to win to have hopes of entering the playoffs. © BCCI

Kohli keeps Bangalore in the hunt

Bangalore must wait for result of Hyderabad v Kolkata game to know their fate, Chennai hold on to No. 1 spot despite loss

Chris Gayle , AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli. © BCCI

Bangalore set for must-win clash

Chennai will look to wreck Bangalore’s playoff ambitions, which also hinge on the outcome of two Hyderabad matches, at the Chinnaswamy

Rajasthan Royals. © BCCI

The Royal Betrayal

In many ways, Rajasthan Royals were the blueprint for an IPL team without the resources to match the big boys. It only makes the events of the past couple of days all the more galling for the good men involved

Aditya Tare. © BCCI

Tare shines as Mumbai overcome Royals

Batsman hits 30-ball fifty on season debut, before bowlers ensure Rajasthan fall 14 runs short

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Mighty Mumbai take on Rajasthan at home

The grit and guile of Rahul Dravid’s side are likely to face a strong test against Mumbai, who are yet to lose at the Wankhede

Kieron Pollard. © BCCI

Matter of choosing which bowler to attack: Pollard

You have to play every ball on merit but also back yourself to clear the boundaries, says Pollard after 27-ball 66

Kieron Pollard. © BCCI

Pollard blitz takes Mumbai to top

Batsman smashes 20-ball half century against Hyderabad as Mumbai maintain spotless home record

Dinesh Karthik played the last of his 52 ODIs in August 2010.  © BCCI

Mumbai look to secure playoff spot

Desperate for a crucial ninth win, Hyderabad will hope their batting doesn’t leave it to the bowlers alone to put up a fight