Lucknow, Sept. 2 -- Two-time defending champions Kashi Rudras head into the playoffs of the Uttar Pradesh T20 (UP T20) League Season 4 with their title defence entering a do-or-die phase, as they take on Noida Super Kings in the Eliminator.

Having finished third in the league stage with five wins and 10 points, Kashi Rudras will need to win to keep their hopes of securing a consecutive title alive, according to a press release.

The Kashi Rudras campaign has been one of resilience. After beginning strongly with three wins in their opening four matches, the defending champions endured a difficult phase that saw them suffer a four-match losing streak. However, the side showed tremendous character in the latter stages of the league, bouncin...