This is the first time that a match has been cancelled due to rain in Hyderabad. The cancellation of this game has changed the play-off round. Firstly, Delhi Capitals lost the chance to make it to the playoffs. This ensured the team's exit from the series. Secondly, the second position of Sunrisers in the points table now depends on the Rajasthan-Kolkata match. A win for Kolkata and Sunrisers, who face Punjab on Sunday, will take them to second place. On the other hand, if Rajasthan wins, the team will remain in second place.

rcb… Royal Challengers Bangalore have 12 points from 13 matches with a net run rate of 0.387. The team will take on CSK in its last league match. CSK already has 14 points with a net run rate of 0.528. Thus, Bangalore team will have to beat CSK team by a higher run rate difference. Only then will Bangalore team get a chance to play off. For example, if Bangalore scores 200 runs, it will have to win by at least 18 runs. Chasing a target of 200 runs, they need to win in 18.1 overs.

Perhaps if Bangalore had won the match against CSK by a small margin, they would still have a last chance to make it to the play-offs. Yesterday's match between Sunrisers and Gujarat ended that chance.

CSK: CSK has scored 14 points from 13 matches with a net run rate of 0.528. CSK will qualify for the play-offs if they win against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday. CSK must ensure that even if they lose this game their net run rate is not affected. If you ask if CSK has a chance to finish second in the points table, then it is very unlikely. CSK has a chance to finish second only if Sunrisers and Rajasthan lose in the upcoming matches.