In IPL Cricket, playoffs started today after 56 matches spread over 45 days. In the first qualifier at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad set second placed Chennai Super Kings a victory target of 140 runs. In reply, Chennai were 24/3 in 4 overs when reports last came in.

Earlier, put into bat, Sunrisers scored 139 for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. C.R. Brathwaite with unbeaten 43 was the highest scorer for Sunrisers. Five Chennai bowlers claimed 6 Sunrisers wickets while one was run out.

The winner of today's match will enter the title clash, while the losing team will have another chance of making it to the Sunday's Final. Today's loser will clash with the winners of tomorrow's Eliminator between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals scheduled at 7 pm in Kolkata.