IPL 2023 Points Table: Rajasthan Royals Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win over Punjab Kings
In a dramatic match at Dharamsala, the Rajasthan Royals defeated the Punjab Kings by four wickets, preserving their playoff hopes for the IPL 2023 season. With 14 points and a respectable net run rate, the Rajasthan Royals will be hopeful for favourable outcomes to secure a postseason berth. The Gujarat Titans are the only team that has qualified for the quarterfinals thus far.
IPL 2023 Updated Points Table:
Teams | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR
Gujarat Titans (Q) | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0.835
Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0.381
1.304 Lucknow Super Giants | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15
Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0.180
Rajasthan Royals; 14; 7; 7; 0; 14; 0.148
Mumbai Indians | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | -0.128
Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -0.256
Punjab Kings | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.268
Delhi Capitals | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | -0.572
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.575
(Updated following PBKS vs. RR Match)
In the previous season, the Gujarat Titans finished first in the standings, followed by the Rajasthan Royals, the Lucknow Super Giants, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. After the preliminaries, the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals met in the finals, with the team headed by Hardik Pandya emerging victorious.
PBKS versus RR Comparison:
In IPL 2023’s PBKS vs. RR match, the Rajasthan Royals defeated the Punjab Kings by four wickets. Shimron Hetmyer scored 46 runs off 28 deliveries to propel RR to 189/6 in 19.4 overs as they chased a target of 188 runs. Devdutt Padikkal (51) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (50) also made significant contributions. For PBKS, Kagiso Rabada claimed two wickets.
Sam Curran led the way with 49 runs off 31 deliveries, including four fours and two sixes, as PBKS posted 188/5 in 20 overs. Jitesh Sharma (44) and Shahrukh Khan (41*) also contributed significantly. Navdeep Saini of RR claimed three wickets to lead the bowling attack.