Mumbai Indians have been penalised for a slow over rate during their Indian Premier League eliminator against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

In an age when batsmen are known to glare and say the odd word to each other in the event of a mix up, a simple gesture from Tendulkar served everyone a reminder that the gentlemen's game still has some players left to carry on its name and legacy.

Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh has admitted that it was Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's whirlwind 20-ball 51-run knock that proved to be the turning point of the IPL eliminator.

Mumbai Indians could never compete once MS Dhoni blasted 51 off 20 to take Chennai Super Kings to 187. Chennai will now play Delhi for a place in the final.

Such is the knockout format of the IPL that a side that won eight and lost seven games during the league stage now has a chance to win the tournament. When as many as four out of nine teams - eight during the first three seasons - make the playoffs, such things are bound to happen. Chennai Super Kings, the defending champions, happen to be that side this season.

Mumbai Indians received the maximum hits, while Kolkata Knight Riders were the least "popular" among the top four IPL teams, a survey by internet search engine giant Google claimed on Tuesday.

Mumbai Indians would hope to keep a clean slate against a lucky Chennai Super Kings while the defending champions would be eyeing revenge when both the sides meet in what promises to be a thrilling eliminator in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

The Indian Premier League heads for a thrilling climax this week when the play-offs take place to determine the champions of this season's popular Twenty20 tournament.

Mumbai Indians batsman Dwayne Smith, who struck a match-winning half-century against Rajasthan Royals, said he did not expect the emphatic 10-wicket triumph that his team managed in Jaipur.

Dwayne Smith may have produced a blistering 58-ball unbeaten 87 at the top of the order but Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh said on Sunday that the IPL outfit is still looking to get the right opening combination.