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The top three spots have been taken by Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. While RCB play Chennai Super Kings in their last game, Sunrisers face Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in their remaining two league matches.
Punjab are now in a must-win situation when they take on Delhi Daredevils in game 67 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday. Punjab and Delhi have faced each other six times at this venue, out of which Punjab have won four times and Delhi twice. Punjab also have to hope that that RCB lose their last match against CSK on Saturday as well as that Hyderabad lose their remaining two matches.
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