Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap After DC vs RCB Game: Delhi Stay In Playoff Contention

06.05.2023 - 18:27 sports.ndtv.com

Delhi Capitals earned a resounding win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore to keep their playoff hopes alive. Chasing a target of 182, DC rode on Phil Salt's counter-attacking knock of 87 (45) and crossed the finishing line with 20 balls to spare.

Earlier, fifties from Virat Kohli and Mahipal Lomror had propelled RCB to a decent total of 181/4 in 20 overs. The win allowed DC to move out from the foot of the points table.

They now have four wins from 10 matches. Gujarat Titans remain top with 14 points from 10 outings. They are, however, just one point clear of second-placed Chennai Super Kings, who were also victorious on Saturday.

CSK defeated arch-rivals Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The MS Dhoni-led side has won six, lost four of their 11 games so far, while one match was washed out due to rain.

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