IPL 2020: CSK oust KXIP, KKR keep hopes alive

Chennai Super Kings cruised to a nine-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab behind an unbeaten 62 from Ruturaj Gaikwad in Indian Premier League 2020 on Sunday. The defeat put an end to Punjab's playoff hopes. Chennai was already out of contention. (Source: Sportzpics)

Gaikwad was named man of the match for his efforts in leading Chennai to 154-1 in response to Punjab's 153-6 with seven balls to spare. Gaikwad hit six fours and one six in his 49-ball innings.(Source: Sportzpics)

Faf du Plessis contributed 48 from 34 balls to the successful chase before succumbing to Chris Jordan. Ambati Rayudu finished with 30 not out from 30 balls. (Source: Sportzpics)

Put into bat, Punjab's blushes were saved by Deepak Hooda who came in at No. 6 and smashed 62 not out from 30 balls after the top half of the order gave up regular wickets. (Source: Sportzpics)

Kolkata Knight Riders kept their hopes alive after thrashing Rajasthan Royals by 60 runs. Rajasthan won the toss at Dubai and chose to field. (Source: Sportzpics)

That decision backfired when Kolkata smashed 191-7 with England white-ball specialist Eoin Morgan hitting an undefeated 68 off 35 balls, including six sixes and five boundaries. Leg-spinner Rahul Tewatia claimed 3-25 in his four overs and pacer Jofra Archer an economical 1-19. (Source: Sportzpics)

In reply, Rajasthan struggled to 131-9 in its 20 overs, Jos Buttler top-scoring with a 22-ball 35. Australian pacer Pat Cummins took 4-34, while seamer Shivam Mavi ended with 2-15 off four overs which included a maiden. (Source: Sportzpics)

Kolkata has 14 points from its 14 matches and improved its net run rate but the team's fate depends on remaining games _ Delhi Capitals versus Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, and Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai on Tuesday. Rajasthan can't advance to the playoffs. (Source: Sportzpics)