01 Nov, 19:09 (IST)

CSK Win By 9 Wickets! Kings XI Punjab's journey in IPL 2020 has come to a disappointing end as they were defeated by Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets. After five back-to-back wins, KXIP lost their last two games of the season and have crashed out of the playoff race in their final league game. CSK made easy work of 154 run target set by KXIP.

01 Nov, 18:23 (IST)

Wicket! Chris Jordan has provided a much needed breakthrough for Kings XI Punjab in this all-important game. A poor shot from Faf du Plessis as he could only edge the ball into KL Rahul's gloves. This was just the second time in 7 innings against KXIP, that Faf has failed to register a 50+ score. du Plessis c Rahul b Jordan 48(34).

01 Nov, 17:59 (IST)

Things are looking bleak for Kings XI Punjab as Chennai Super Kings' openers have given them a fantastic start in the powerplay. CSK need less than 100 runs now and with each passing run, KXIP hopes of playoff qualification are fading away. 

01 Nov, 17:33 (IST)

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to end their IPL 2020 campaign on a high with a win. CSK are already out of the playoff race but anything other than a win for KXIP, will see them fall out of contention for a top four finish. Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored back-to-back fifties.

01 Nov, 17:15 (IST)

Kings XI Punjab, in a do or die game found themselves in a dire situation, until Deepak Hooda came and bailed them out. The batsman's late cameo of 62 runs from 30 balls, took KXIP to a par total in Abu Dhabi. Lungi Ngidi was the pick of the CSK bowlers as he took three wickets in the game. Shardul Thakur, Imran Tahir and Ravindra Jadeja also took a wicket each. 

01 Nov, 16:58 (IST)

Kings XI Punjab have lost yet another wicket for cheap as Jimmy Neesham departs for just a couple of runs. Lungi Ngidi gets his third wicket of the game. It was a sensational catch from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who covered brilliant ground. The onus is now of Deepak Hooda to guide KXIP to a big total. Neesham c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Ngidi 2(3).

01 Nov, 16:52 (IST)

Chennai Super Kings have continued to pressure Kings XI Punjab batsmen throughout the game. Ravindra Jadeja also got in on the act and got his first wicket of the game as he dismissed Mandeep Singh. Mandeep b Jadeja 14(15).

01 Nov, 16:32 (IST)

Wicket! Kings XI Punjab are bin big trouble now as they have lost Chris Gayle. Imran Tahir traps the West Indian in front of the stumps, who take an unsuccessful review. Gayle lbw b Tahir 12(19).

01 Nov, 16:23 (IST)

Kings XI Punjab are in deep trouble at the moment as they have lost their third wicket in the game. Shardul Thakur gets his first wicket in Nicholas Pooran as the West Indian gives an easy catch to MS Dhoni. Pooran c Dhoni b Thakur 2(6).

01 Nov, 15:56 (IST)

Wicket! Lungi Ngidi provides the breakthrough for Chennai Super Kings as he dismissed Mayank Agarwal. The returning KXIP batsman looked good on the field, but edged the ball straight onto his stumps. Agarwal b Ngidi 26(15).

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Chennai Super Kings will take on Kings XI Punjab in match 53 of the Indian Premier League 2020. The clash will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on November 1, 2020 (Sunday). KXIP had their five-game winning run ended last time around by Rajasthan Royals but will be looking to bounce back and take an upper hand in the playoff race. CSK vs KXIP Preview: 7 Things You Need to Know About Dream11 IPL 2020 Match 53.

Chennai Super Kings, defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in their last game and would look to end a disappointing season on a high. The MS Dhoni-led side are already out of the competition but could yet make an impact in the playoff race as a defeat for KXIP in this match, will push them out of a final four finish. Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab, Abu Dhabi Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report.

Kings XI Punjab need to get a big win in this clash as their net run rate is currently in negative but they are still in a better position than most of the teams who could finish on 14 points. And a victory in this clash all but guarantees them a playoff finish.

When the two teams met earlier this season, it was CSK who came out on top as Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson easily chased down the target of 179 runs to guide Chennai Super Kings to a 10-wicket win. MS Dhoni’s team also lead the head to head record as they have 13 wins in this fixture compared to KXIP’s nine wins.