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MS Dhoni Reveals CSK's 'Auction Secret' To Building Champion Team

For the 12the time in 14 seasons, Chennai Super Kings booked a spot in the Indian Premier League playoffs, this time by beating Delhi Capitals in a resounding manner on Saturday. After CSK assured themselves of a spot in the next round, skipper MS Dhoni was asked about the secret to his steam's success in the competition. While the franchise may not have the best group of players at their disposal, it's the way they've managed to get the best out of them that has seen them excel. After the game, Dhoni revealed that CSK go for players with a specific trait at the auction which plays a big role in their accomplishments on the field.

"When Rinku Singh Is There...": Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana Sum Up KKR Star's Impact In IPL 2023

Lucknow Super Giants captain Krunal Pandya on Saturday lauded his side's fighting spirit in their thrilling one-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders that took them to the IPL play-offs. LSG's regular skipper KL Rahul was ruled out of the tournament earlier this month after injuring his right thigh in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Krunal was handed the captaincy and he did an impressive job, leading the side into the play-offs.

Will Chennai Super Kings Have Home Advantage in IPL 2023 Playoffs? Stephen Fleming's Blunt Answer

Chennai Super Kings may struggle to capitalise on the home advantage during the IPL qualifiers as they are still "not sure" of the conditions at the Chepauk, head coach Stephen Fleming said. CSK became the second team to qualify for the playoffs after they registered a thumping 77-run win over Delhi Capitals here on Saturday. The four-time champions are likely to finish in the top two. The top four teams will head to Chennai next to play Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator.

"They Went On Backfoot": How Virat Kohli Sent SRH Bowlers 'The Signal'

Into the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Royal Challengers Bangalore needing nothing less than a win to stay afloat in the competition, Virat Kohli produced a cricketing spectacle, scoring his 6th century in the Indian Premier League to lead the team's charge with the bat. In a candid conversation with skipper Faf du Plessis, however, Kohli admitted that he didn't think this would be the day where he would go on to bag the triple-digit score. Virat pointed out one specific moment in the match that made him realise that he can go on and do some serious damage.

Watch: Crowd Chants "Kohli, Kohli" At Naveen-ul-Haq During KKR vs LSG Clash

The on-field altercation between Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been grabbing headlines for quite some time now. Since the incident, the fans have been linking almost every gesture made by the two cricketers to that incident and even their social media posts are being analysed thoroughly. In a video that has been widely shared on social media, the crowd at Eden Gardens during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match between LSG and Kolkata Knight Riders could be heard chanting 'Kohli, Kohli' at Naveen when he was bowling.

Explained: IPL 2023 Playoffs Scenario For Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians And Rajasthan Royals

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs are all but set, with Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants already assured of a spot in the next round. The fourth slot is still up for grabs, with the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals in the fray. As for RCB and MI, their fate is in their own hands, with a specific result earning them the final spot in the knockouts. But, for RR to go through to the next round, both RCB and MI would need to lose their respective matches in a certain manner.

KKR vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants Edge Out Kolkata Knight Riders By One Run To Seal IPL 2023 Playoff Berth

Lucknow Super Giants survived a late Rinku Singh onslaught to secure a thrilling one-run win and seal their second successive play-offs berth in the Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Pooran held the LSG innings together with a counter-attacking 30-ball 58 (4x4, 5x6) to propel them to a fighting 176/8 after being invited to bat. Chasing 177 for a win, Rinku threatened to pull off yet another last over win for KKR with a ruthless 67 not out from 33 balls (6x4, 4x6) as he waged a lone battle. But it was not enough in the end as KKR ended at 175 for 7 to lose the match by one run.

Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After LSG Eliminate KKR To Secure Playoffs Berth

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) survived Rinku Singh's onslaught to edge out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by one run, and booked their place in the IPL 2023 playoffs. The win took LSG to 17 points from 14 league matches, while KKR's hopes of reaching the playoffs were dashed with this defeat. LSG remain in the third spot, three points ahead of fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, their win was not enough to take them above CSK, who registered a big win over Delhi Capitals earlier on the day to secure their playoff spot.

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MS Dhoni Reveals CSK's 'Auction Secret' To Building Champion Team

"When Rinku Singh Is There...": Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana Sum Up KKR Star's Impact In IPL 2023

Will Chennai Super Kings Have Home Advantage in IPL 2023 Playoffs? Stephen Fleming's Blunt Answer

"They Went On Backfoot": How Virat Kohli Sent SRH Bowlers 'The Signal'

Watch: Crowd Chants "Kohli, Kohli" At Naveen-ul-Haq During KKR vs LSG Clash

Explained: IPL 2023 Playoffs Scenario For Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians And Rajasthan Royals

KKR vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants Edge Out Kolkata Knight Riders By One Run To Seal IPL 2023 Playoff Berth

Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After LSG Eliminate KKR To Secure Playoffs Berth