South African Dale Steyn took three wickets for eight runs and led Deccan Chargers to a nine-run victory over Royal Challengers
Bangalore in the Indian Premier League yesterday.
The defeat knocked the Challengers out of the 4-team playoffs asdefending champion Chennai Super Kings go through thanks to a superior run-rate after both teams finished with 17 points.
In yesterday's other game, the Mumbai Indians warmed up for the playoffs with a thumping 10-wicket win over the Rajasthan Royals.
Mumbai finished third with 20 points and will take on Chennai in the eliminator on Wednesday.
The Delhi Daredevils will meet Kolkata Knight Riders at Pune tomorrow and the winner will qualify for the final.
The loser will take on the winner of the Mumbai/Chennai game with the victor going through to Sunday's final.
