League toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on second-placed Chennai Super Kings in the Qualifier 1 match in Mumbai on Tuesday, with the winners advancing to Sunday's IPL-11 final.
The loser of the match, though, will get another chance to qualify for the final in the Qualifier 2 match on Friday, when they take on the winner of the Eliminator match.
Wednesday's Eliminator match will feature third-placed Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Rajasthan Royals, who finished fourth.
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