Chennai Super Kings seal top-two finish despite convincing defeat
Kings XI Punjab ride on KL Rahul's blistering half-century and Nicholas Pooran's finishing job to sign off with six-wicket win
05/05Result
55th Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Mohali, May 5 2019
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
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![Kings XI Punjab]( "Kings XI Punjab")
173/4 (18/20 ov)
Player of the Match
05/05Result
55th Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Mohali, May 5 2019
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
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![Kings XI Punjab]( "Kings XI Punjab")
173/4 (18/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
These games mess with your mind, we were off on a number of fronts - Stephen Fleming
MS Dhoni lauds his bowling unit for bouncing back to keep Kings XI on the field for long enough to ensure a top-two finish for Super Kings
Talking Points - Raina's return to form has made up for Watson's struggles
With playoff pressure gone, KL Rahul comes into his own, becoming the third man to hit a T20 half-century inside four overs
Focus on Kedar Jadhav's fitness for World Cup after being ruled out of IPL playoffs
He will have an x-ray and a scan on Monday, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said
Preview
Chennai Super Kings look to return home for first qualifier
A win against Kings XI will help them finish the league stage on top. A two-two finish would still be within their grasp even if they lose (by a slender margin)
