SRH had finished at the last spot in 2023 but Cummins, who was roped in for a whopping Rs 20.50 crore, scripted a sensational turnaround for the franchise, taking the team to the final with a 36-run win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday.

The offence committed by Samson, who made 86 during RR's unsuccessful run chase of 222 on Tuesday, was not specified but it could be for arguing with the umpires when he was given out after Shai Hope took a catch just near the boundary ropes in the 16th over.

"It is very important to bowl on a good length and that's the main challenge when I bowl in the death overs. I bowled several seam-up deliveries to read what the batters were doing. Just the length matters for me and that was the plan," he said.

"The ball swung so much, can't pinpoint, really enjoyed it. Luckily got wickets today. When the season started thought process was different, but it changed when the batters played in such a way," he added. 

Needing two to win off the last delivery, Bhuvneshwar (3/41) trapped Rovman Powell (27) with a full toss to leave RR stranded at 200 for seven while chasing a target of 202. 

Former champions RR have looked in ominous form this season with seven wins from eight games, and they could be a tough nut to crack for LSG. LSG, meanwhile, has played some good cricket and is placed fourth with five wins from eight games.

Jaiswal struck nine fours and seven sixes to make an unbeaten 104 from only 60 balls, a knock which was replete with powerful shots on the leg side and crispy drives.

England skipper Jos Buttler led the Rajasthan squad to a seemingly impossible victory against Kolkata Knight riders, clinching a victory from the jaws of defeat.

Rajasthan Royals' star-studded batting will face the serious challenge of decoding Sunil Narine's mystery at Eden Gardens when they take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table IPL clash here on Tuesday.

Riyan Parag (76) and Sanju Samson (68 not out) slammed cracking fifties and shared a 130-run partnership to power RR to a challenging 196 for three. 

Despite Kohli's remarkable innings, marking his eighth IPL century, Royal Challengers Bangalore could only post a below-par total of 183/3 after opting to bat first.

RCB are currently languishing in eighth place with two points from four matches, and in their fifth match, they will face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday.