Delhi Capitals defeated Punjab Kings in a high scoring match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala to turn around the dynamics of IPL 2023 Points Table. Punjab Kings is also on the brink of being thrown out of the race for IPL Playoffs after today’s loss against Delhi Capitals. Liam Livingstone’s monumental effort of 94 runs was just not enough for Punjab Kings to chase down the target of 214 runs set by Delhi Capitals on the back of an unbeaten 82 run knock by Rilee Rossouw.
IPL 2023 Points Table: Updated After PBKS vs DC Today Match
Gujarat Titans are the table toppers with 9 wins in 13 games. They have qualified for the Qualifier 1 which is scheduled to be played at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on 23rd March 2023. Interestingly, GT is the only team to reserve its spot in the IPL 2023 Playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings is at the second spot in the IPL 2023 Points Table with 7 wins in 13 games. They are closely followed by Lucknow Super Giants who are at the third position with 7 wins in 13 games as well. A match between CSK and LSG was washed out and both the teams shared one point each. Both CSK and LSG have 15 points each and are separated only by the minimalist of margins in the net run rate category.
Mumbai Indians are at the fourth spot in the IPL 2023 Points Table with 7 wins in 13 games. They are followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore with 6 wins in 12 games. RCB can easily overtake MI if they win both of their upcoming group stage matches as their net run rate is a lot better than MI.
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Each of Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have 6 wins in 13 games and are only separated by their net run rate in the IPL 2023 Points Table. There is a slight margin of their qualification in the IPL 2023 Playoffs.
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are at the 9th and 10th position respectively. DC has 5 wins in 13 games while SRH has 4 wins in 13 games. Both these teams are out of the race for the IPL 2023 Playoffs.