The Indian Premier League 2023 witnessed its first ever weekday double header on Thursday with 4 groups having a go at one another. In the afternoon contest, Royal Challengers Bangalore locked horns towards Punjab Kings at Mohali, whereas Delhi Capitals took Kolkata Knight Riders in the night game on the nationwide capital. Notably, there are some notable adjustments to the factors desk and the orange and purple cap holders after the contests.
RCB make bounce, PBKS go down
After RCB’s victory over Punjab Kings, Faf du-Plessis aspect has made a bounce in the standings. They have gone up from eighth place to fifth with 3 wins in 6 outings. Meanwhile, their opponents, PBKS have misplaced a pair off positioned and go down from fifth to seventh.
DC remainon backside, KKR go down too
Despite securing their first win of the season towards Nitish Rana’s KKR, David Warner-led DC remains to be positioned at backside of the desk with 2 factors from 6 outings. KKR too have misplaced a spot after the defeat and have gone to eighth from the seventh place.
IPL Points Table 2023
Here’s the newest factors desk:
- Rajasthan Royals – 6 (Matches), 4 (Won), 1.043 (Net Run Rate)
- Lucknow Super Giants – 6 (Matches), 4 (Won), 0.709 (Net Run Rate)
- Chennai Super Kings- 5 (Matches), 3 (Won), 0.265 (Net Run Rate)
- Gujarat Titans – 5 (Matches), 3 (Won), 0.192 (Net Run Rate)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – 6 (Matches), 3 (Won), -0.068 (Net Run Rate)
- Mumbai Indians – 5 (Matches), 3 (Won), -0.164 (Net Run Rate)
- Punjab Kings – 6 (Matches), 3 (Won), -0.298 (Net Run Rate)
- Kolkata Knight Riders- 6 (Matches), 2 (Won), 0.214 (Net Run Rate)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – 5 (Matches), 2 (Won), -0.798 (Net Run Rate)
- Delhi Capitals – 5 (Matches), 1 (Won), -1.183 (Net Run Rate)
Who has the Orange cap?
The orange cap is held by RCB’s Faf du Plessis, who starred in his staff’s game towards PBKS. Faf has 343 runs in 6 innings. He is adopted by DC skipper David Warner on second, whereas Virat Kohli holds the third spot.
Who has the Purple cap?
For his good 4-wicket haul in the game towards PBKS, Mohammed Siraj now holds the Purple cap. He has taken 12 wickets, 1 greater than Mark Wood and Yuzvendra Chahal, who observe him in the tally.