Today's matches

KEY MATCH-UP Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) vs Shubman Gill (GT)

Both openers haven't been as consistent as they would like. When they click, they ensure more often than not that they come up with a match-winning contribution. Gill has scored 384 runs in 12 matches, playing an integral role in Titans' march to the playoffs. Gaikwad has managed 313 runs in 12 matches. If he had found his fluency a little earlier in the tournament, CSK might have still been in contention to make the playoffs.

KEY MATCH-UP Jos Buttler (RR) vs Mohsin Khan (LSG)

After looking in imperious touch until a couple of weeks ago, Buttler has crossed fifty only once in his last five innings. He is still well ahead of everyone else in the run-scoring charts with 625 runs in 12 innings, and he will be hoping to get back to scoring big runs. Lucknow know the damage that Buttler can inflict at his best. With Mohsin Khan in good rhythm, they will be hoping that the left-armer can get rid of Buttler cheaply and continue making rapid strides.