Pakistan probably hold a slight upper hand in an otherwise evenly matched battle.
CSK will miss the services of Ngidi this IPL, and KKR of Nortje.
Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata seem likeliest to qualify for the Playoffs.
Dinesh Karthik has the most dismissals in IPL history. He also topped the list last year.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have made it to the Playoffs in last three seasons. This includes winning the trophy in 2016 and finishing runners-up in 2018.
and Bangalore holds the dubious distinction of registering both the highest and lowest scores in the tournament
South Africa went 1-up in the T20I series against Sri Lanka; Test cricket may witness numbered jerseys; and more.
Chennai have the experience and the pedigree – can they defend the title again?
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The 1st T20I between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be played at Newlands in Cape Town.