Forget the on-field rivalry for a moment. This is one of the most fiercely anticipated tussles by fans of either team, and tickets for the game are among the fastest to be sold out

MS Dhoni's field placements have mostly been intuitive this IPL but a tendency to stick to a formulaic bowling strategy, devoid of surprise, revealed itself again.

Coming off a loss, Chennai Super Kings would look to re-establish their dominance against a Sunrisers Hyderabad side still struggling to find their best XI

As Chennai Super Kings travel to Kolkata and Hyderabad minus R Ashwin over the next few days, spin is bound to remain a critical element. Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina will be expected to take a greater load

Despite often being lampooned online, Ashish Nehra's importance to Chennai Super Kings' strike-force cannot be overstated

A heaving home crowd and suffocating pressure exerted through MS Dhoni's captaincy were an all too familiar sight for a hometown boy in visitor's clothing

Axar Patel regards himself as a batting allrounder and said he was putting in a lot of work at the Kings XI Punjab nets

England and Sunrisers Hyderabad allrounder Ravi Bopara has said his up-and-down career was largely a consequence of never having a definite role in any team

Dale Steyn on relationships, his beard, how growing up in the bush shaped him, and what attracted him to fast bowling

The balance of Sunrisers Hyderabad's side means fitting Dale Steyn and Trent Boult into the same team is a major challenge. If and when it does happen, it's guaranteed box-office bonanza

Kings XI Punjab seamer Sandeep Sharma has said the Ranji Trophy was more difficult than the IPL for a fast bowler, and that it was a big step up from under-19 cricket

Albie Morkel opens up to ESPNcricinfo about his plans for an international comeback, dealing with depression, and the difficulty of switching IPL teams every season

Not just with the bat, not just with the ball, not just while fielding. JP Duminy led Delhi Daredevils with an enthusiastic and energetic approach against Sunrisers Hyderabad

A top-heavy line-up means that whenever Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner fail to get going, the team is often forced to rely on their bowlers to defend below-par totals

In a team with Steven Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, James Faulkner and Tim Southee, centrestage might elude Dhawal Kulkarni and Pravin Tambe. But it would be hard to argue against their utility

Three games in, 19-year-old Deepak Hooda is already his team's biggest hitter and most economical bowler. Those familiar with Hooda's career, however, aren't surprised by his meteoric rise

Thisara Perera has said he likes playing T20 cricket around the world, but was also hoping to find a way back into Sri Lanka's Test side

Last season, the constant reshuffling within the team cost Rajasthan Royals a spot in the playoffs. This season, with select buys and key players in form, they will look for a better finish in the table