Preview

Only two points separate the teams, though they are in different halves of the points table

All three matches at the venue so far have produced 200-plus first-innings totals, so expect more fireworks

Both teams have scored the fewest runs so far, and are rooted at the bottom of the table, separated only by NRR

The Super Giants captain will welcome the better batting conditions in Mohali after a botched chase in the last game

Royals' Impact Player strategy and use of Holder has come into sharp focus following back-to-back losses

RCB will want to end their home stretch on a high before playing their next five games away

Mumbai's batting looks settled but they need their bowlers to step up

Capitals ended their losing streak but have chopped and changed regularly while Sunrisers' top order is a worry

For Sri Lanka, this may be their last Test under the leadership of Karunaratne

KKR's season has nosedived after two thrilling wins, while CSK have found ways to win despite not having some of their first-choice players

RCB have been slow against spin on occasion, and Royals, the No. 1 side, might be tempted to play Zampa (with Chahal and Ashwin) at the Chinnaswamy

After winning back-to-back games, Kings have managed just one more win in four - and they are set to be without the experience of Kagiso Rabada once again

Mark Wood's availability could determine the make-up of the pitch for the Saturday game in Lucknow

Do SRH need to reconfigure their combination to try and score their first win against CSK at Chepauk?

KKR have their own problems, which could be the perfect time for Capitals to face them

Josh Hazlewood is likely to remain unavailable for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royals launch their innings in contrasting fashion to the more sedate Lucknow Super Giants, but both have muscled their way to the top of the points table regardless

Both teams have won their last two matches after starting with successive losses and are starting to get their combinations right

Expect Maxwell to play an important role against a left-hander-heavy Super Kings line-up

Mumbai are coming into the game after a five-day break but KKR are playing their second game in 48 hours