IPL 2019: KXIP avoid wooden spoon with a win over CSK

The Super Kings are guaranteed a top-two finish despite a brilliant all-round performance from Kings XI Punjab. KL Rahul's brilliant innings and a contained bowling attack took Kings XI through.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni during the game against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. (Sportzpics)

Chennai Super Kings batsmen Suresh Raina and Faf du Plessis put up a 120-run partnershp for the second wicket helping Chennai reach a competitive score of 170 in their 20 overs. (PTI)

CSK's Faf Du Plessis fell short of a century by four runs in the game against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali on Sunday. (Sportzpics )

Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab foiled a run out attempt by Deepak Chahar of Chennai Super Kings making for a hilarious shot for the cameras. (AP)

KL Rahul's brilliant Man of the Match-winning 36-ball-71 anchored a spirited Kings XI Punjab victory in its game against Chennai Super Kings at Mohali on Sunday. (Sportzpics)

1 / 0

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni during the game against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. (Sportzpics)