IPL 2013 semi-finals will commence on May 21, 2013 with the first eliminator match being played by the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The winner of this match will directly qualify to play the finals on May 26. The second eliminator will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on May 22. The winner of this eliminator will play against the loser of the first eliminator in a qualifying match to secure a position in the finals.