England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan led his Knight Riders to three wins in four matches to secure fourth place. From there, they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator before also defeating the Capitals in Qualifier 2.
Chennai Super Kings won both of their matches against Kolkata Knight Riders during the regular season, but recent form would suggest they won't have it all their own way on Friday.
A total of 31 matches were played between April and the start of May 2021 before play was suspended indefinitely due to rising COVID cases across India and among the 'bio bubbles' of numerous teams.
The tournament has resumed 1,500 miles away from the Indian capital of New Delhi in the United Arab Emirates. It's far from ideal for players across the globe, but it does mean the IPL will finally reach its explosive conclusion.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the IPL in the UK, plus the full IPL 2021 schedule.
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When is the IPL 2021 final?
The IPL final takes place on Friday 15th October 2021.
The competition was originally intended to run through April and May before COVID restrictions saw the 2021 edition pushed back to the autumn.
How to watch IPL in UK
You can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports Cricket, Red Button and Main Event or online via the Sky Go app. Check out each game and channel below.
You can add individual channels such as Sky Sports Cricket for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month.
If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the tournament through NOW. You can get a Day Membership for £9.99 or a Monthly Membership for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
IPL 2021 schedule on TV
UK time.
Friday 15th October
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders (Dubai, 3pm) Sky Sports Cricket
If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
