Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After PBKS vs LSG Game: Lucknow Rise To 2nd Spot

28.04.2023 - 19:21 sports.ndtv.com

Marcus Stoinis and Kyle Mayers put on a power-hitting masterclass as Lucknow Super Giants slayed Punjab Kings by 56 runs in a high-scoring contest on Friday after amassing the second highest total in IPL history.

A display of brutal hitting from Mayers (54 off 24) and Stoinis (72 off 40) fired Lucknow Super Giants to 257 for five against a profligate Punjab Kings.

Needing almost 13 runs per over to pull off an improbable chase, Punjab remained behind in the game despite scoring at a decent rate to end with 201 in 19.5 overs.

Atharava Taide batted well for 66 off 36 balls, his maiden fifty plus score in IPL, but the likes of Liam Livingstone (36 off 22) and Sikandar Raza (23 off 14) could not stay long enough to put pressure on the opposition.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper David Warner set a unique batting record in his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings, achieving the record of most runs against an opponent in the history of the league. In the match, Warner scored 46 off 31 balls. His knock consisted of five fours and two sixes. His strike rate was 148.39. In 25 matches against PBKS, Warner has scored 1,105 runs at an average of 50.22 and a strike rate of 144.44. He has scored 13 half-centuries against the North Indian side, with the best score of 81. These are the most runs by a batter against any opponent in IPL history.

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After PBKS vs DC Game: Big Blow For Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings suffered a big blow to their playoff hopes as they lost to Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2023 game on Wednesday. With the loss, PBKS remain at the eighth place with 12 points from 13 games and a net-run-rate of -0.308. DC, who are already out of the playoff race, rose from the last spot to be placed ninth with 10 points from 13 games (NRR -0.572). Gujarat Titans are the only team which has sealed a playoff berth. Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians currently are among the top-four teams.

MS Dhoni's 'Special Gift' For Rinku Singh After KKR's Win Over CSK In IPL 2023

Following the conclusion of their set of home matches on Sunday, Chennai Super Kings stars took a lap of honour around the MA Chidambaram Stadium to thank the fans for their support. Though the match -- what could be CSK's final game of the season at home if they don't qualify for the playoffs -- ended in a loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, the players of the side made sure the fans didn't go their homes disappointed. MS Dhoni was the epi-centre of the lap of honour that took place at Chepauk on Sunday night.

IPL 2023 Playoff Qualification Scenario: How Can Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings Advance?

Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings will both be looking to boost their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoff qualification chances as they face each other on Saturday. Punjab Kings lost their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders with Rinku Singh producing another last-over miracle. Similarly, DC have also not been in good form with their last match ending in defeat against Chennai Super Kings. A win will be valuable for both sides as they are still very much in the race for the top four.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2023: Will Ambati Rayudu Make The Cut?

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to continue their winning run as the MS Dhoni-led side takes on Delhi Capitals in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter in Chennai on Wednesday. In the last two matches, CSK have earned three points thanks to the washout against Lucknow Super Giants and a commanding win over Mumbai Indians. The side is placed well in the points table and a win against the bottom-placed DC can boost their chances of making the playoffs massively.

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023: Will KL Rahul's Absence Pave Way For Quinton De Kock?

Lucknow Super Giants will be squaring off against Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2023 match on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. LSG will be coming to this clash after sharing points with Chennai Super Kings in their previous match due to rain. They are currently standing at the third place on the points table with a total of five wins out of 10 matches. Apart from this, LSG are also dealing with the blow as their skipper KL Rahul has been ruled out due to a leg injury. In his absence, all-rounder Krunal Pandya will be leading the team. It will be interesting to see that whether his absence will pave way for South Africa star Quinton de Kock.