Against PBKS in Chennai, CSK will have to emerge victorious to keep their playoffs chances alive under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.
In the match against KKR, Shubman Gill’s 90 off 55 proved to be a game-changer, along with crucial contributions from Sai Sudharsan (52 off 36) and Jos Buttler (41* off 23) as the side defended the 198-run target by restricting the hosts to 159/8 in 20 overs.
In their last league match for the season, they take on Delhi Capitals, who became the first ones to get eliminated from the play off quest for the 16th edition of the tournament, on May 20, Saturday at the Arun Jaitley.
After the match, Russell was seen having a conversation with wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings.
The 55-year-old showed his humorous side as Mumbai Indians were facing Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday.