Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) thrashed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League, in Pune on Sunday. In a crunch game - a potential quarterfinal - the Punjab outfit put up an embarrassing performance.
RPS, on the other hand, have made a massive statement going into the knockout stage. They will take on the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. And although the match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Steve Smith-led side will be confident of coming through having beaten Rohit Sharma's boys twice in the league stage.
With Kolkata Knight Riders locking horns with defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2, we are all set for a thrilling finish to IPL 2017.
Kings XI Punjab 73 all out in 15.5 overs.
Rising Pune Supergiant 78/1 in 12 overs (Rahane 34 not out, Smith 15 not out)