CSK enters Finals

Chennai Super Kings brushed aside Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in a lopsided contest in Mumbai on Saturday night to storm into Sunday's final against Rajasthan Royals. After restricting Kings XI Punjab to a meagre 112-8, Chennai Super Kings side romped home riding on a second wicket stand of 102 runs between opener Parthiv Patel (51 off 48 balls) and Suresh Raina (55 off 34 balls) at the Wankhede Stadium. The best chance for Kings XI, after putting up a pathetic batting display on winning the toss, was to strike a few early blows. They managed to dismiss opener S Vidyut cheaply for six to reduce Chennai to 14-1, but then the left-handed combination of Patel and the more aggressive Raina took control of the proceedings. They made runs at a comfortable pace and raced past the finish line in 14.5 overs to complete a thumping victory.