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IPL 2023 Playoff Race Scenario: MS Dhoni's CSK Can Still Bow Out Of The League Phase

The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings are in a good position in the IPL 2023 points table. Going into their last league phase game against Delhi Capitals in an away fixture on Saturday, they are placed second with 15 points from 13 games. They have a healthy run-rate of +0.381. A win against DC will see them qualify for the playoffs. However, in case of a loss things might get tricky for the four-time champions. In that scenario, a qualification to the play-offs may not be a certainty if some other results don't go their way.

Gavaskar says Rajasthan's Jaiswal ready for India call-up

BENGALURU : Rajasthan Royals' in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is ready to make his international debut for India after a stellar season in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), batting great Sunil Gavaskar said.

"Was Lonely And Bored": Chris Gayle Finally Reacts To Virat Kohli Equalling His IPL Record

Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar Virat Kohli scripted history in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring his 6th hundred in the Indian Premier League. Kohli's century played a crucial role in the Bengaluru franchise's victory which was crucial to their survival in the playoffs race. The feat took Kohli level with the legendary Chris Gayle in terms of the most number of triple-digit scores in the T20 league. As the Indian cricketing spectrum celebrated Kohli's remarkable feat, even the Universe Boss lauded his former RCB teammate.

Desperate Mumbai Indians Eye Big Win Over Lowly Sunrisers Hyderabad To Bolster Playoffs Chances

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for a victory by a big margin over wooden spooners Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday, in what could also be their last outing in this year's Indian Premier League. While SRH are already ruled out of the race to the playoffs, Mumbai Indians, who have one last chance left, will be keen to make the most of their excellent show here at the Wankhede Stadium this season so far, and bolster their chances of qualification.

"8985 Miles! Orlando To Hyderabad" To See Virat Kohli: Fan's Poster Stuns Twitter

Virat Kohli impressed everyone with his brilliant batting as the star India batter scored his sixth Indian Premier League (IPL) century to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. It was a significant knock for the ex-India skipper as the win means that RCB are still in the race for the playoffs. Kohli dominated almost all the SRH bowlers and his masterclass earned him praise from both experts and fans. One of the posters in the ground went viral during the match because of the message and the dedication on display from the Virat Kohli fan.

"Shocking To See...": Sanju Samson's Admission Despite RR Beating PBKS To Stay In IPL Playoff Race

Following the four-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson expressed disappointment with his team's campaign and said that it is shocking where they are on the table despite so much star power and good players that they have. With this win, RR is in the fifth spot in the points table with seven wins and seven losses. They have a total of 14 points. They can still climb up to the top four spots if Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lose their last match against Gujarat Titans by a huge margin and Mumbai Indians lose their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad too.

Watch: PBKS Star Liam Livingstone Is All Smiles After Getting Bowled vs RR In IPL 2023 Game. Ex-India Players Unimpressed

Punjab Kings on Friday became the third team to be knocked out of the IPL 2023 after losing to Rajasthan Royals in a home match in Dharamsala on Saturday. Batting first, they set a 188-run target for RR before the visiting team reached the target in 19.4 overs. The start to PBKS' innings was poor as their top-order batters misfired. Much was expected from the big-hitting Liam Livingstone but he failed to deliver. He fell on just nine while trying to go for a hoick against Navdeep Saini and got bowled. He could be seen smiling after getting bowled. Former India cricketers Yusuf Pathan and Harbhajan Singh were clearly not impressed with the act. Yusuf went to the extent of saying that had they been in the PBKS set up, they would not have picked for laughing after playing a poor shot.

IPL 2023 Playoff Race Complete Scenario: How Can CSK, LSG, RCB, MI, KKR And RR Seal Top-4 Berth

Only the last two days of the IPL 2023 league phase remain, with three playoff spots still up for grabs. Only defending champions Gujarat Titans are assured of a top-two spot, while as many as six teams still have chance to enter the playoffs. MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, Krunal Pandya's Lucknow Super Giants, Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians, Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals and Nitish Rana's Kolkata Knight Riders are the six teams which still have a chance to enter the playoffs. Punjab Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals are already out of the playoffs race.

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IPL 2023 Playoff Race Scenario: MS Dhoni's CSK Can Still Bow Out Of The League Phase

Gavaskar says Rajasthan's Jaiswal ready for India call-up

"Was Lonely And Bored": Chris Gayle Finally Reacts To Virat Kohli Equalling His IPL Record

Desperate Mumbai Indians Eye Big Win Over Lowly Sunrisers Hyderabad To Bolster Playoffs Chances

"8985 Miles! Orlando To Hyderabad" To See Virat Kohli: Fan's Poster Stuns Twitter

"Shocking To See...": Sanju Samson's Admission Despite RR Beating PBKS To Stay In IPL Playoff Race

Watch: PBKS Star Liam Livingstone Is All Smiles After Getting Bowled vs RR In IPL 2023 Game. Ex-India Players Unimpressed

IPL 2023 Playoff Race Complete Scenario: How Can CSK, LSG, RCB, MI, KKR And RR Seal Top-4 Berth