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Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After SRH vs DC Match

The David Warner-led Delhi Capitals clinched a low-scoring thriller against SunRisers Hyderabad at the latter's home-ground in an IPL 2023 game on Monday. Off-spin allrounder Sundar (4-0-28-3) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4-0-11-2) exposed the batting frailties of Delhi Capitals' in the first half of the game to restrict them to 144/9 after David Warner opted to bat. But an inexplicable batting approach in which SRH never looked to dominate led to their downfall as they were restricted to 137/6. Despite the win, DC are still at the bottom of the 10-team league with four points (NRR -0.961) in seven games. SRH are just above them with four points (NRR -0.725) in seven games. Chennai Super Kings lead the points table with 10 points (NRR +0.662) from seven games.

Watch: Anushka Sharma's Dance Follows Virat Kohli's Aggressive Celebration As RCB Beat RR

The crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was witness to Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant victory over Rajasthan Royals by seven runs on Sunday. Playing in their green jersey's, RCB posted a huge total of 189/9 in 20 overs, courtesy of fiery half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Later, RR were restricted to 182/6 after Harshal Patel scalped three wickets. The moment when RCB sealed their win, stand-in skipper Virat Kohli celebrated in his usual aggressive style. However, Virat's wife Anushka Sharma's unique celebration was a highlight of the day.

RCB Stand-in Captain Virat Kohli Fined Rs 24 Lakh For Code of Conduct Breach In IPL 2023 Game vs RR

Virat Kohli, stand-in captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been fined a hefty sum after his team's slow over-rate against Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2023 on Sunday. "Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had named Mr. Virat Kohli as their Captain for their game against Rajasthan Royals, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 23, 2023," a statement from IPL read.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Play Badminton Match. Internet Impressed

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are one star couple who are always in the spotlight. While Kohli is a superstar cricketer, Anushka is an acclaimed actor. Kohli has often said how Anushka has been a pillar of strength for him. He recently opened up on his struggles and how his wife and actor Anushka Sharma helped him. "When you go back from a space like this. It's easy immediately to go like 'ah, everything is so good and it's okay'. That's why I say Anushka's name first because she has seen the challenges of being in this position. She knows it. She has been there for so many years. She knows what it takes to handle public pressure. So, her conversations with me has always been priceless. She tells me the truth, simple," Virat Kohli said in a conversation with ex-CSK star Robin Uthappa on Jio Cinema. Anushka can often be spotted supporting Kohli from the stands. She has been present in several recent IPL matches too.

Watch - "Bade Bade Matchon Mein...": RCB Star Responds To Mohammed Siraj's Apology

Royal Challengers Bangalore registered another victory in IPL 2023 after they defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven runs on Sunday. Asked to bat first, RCB posted a huge total of 189/9 in 20 overs after Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell smashed 62 and 77 runs respectively. Later, RR were restricted to 182/6 despite a brilliant knock of 52 runs from Devdutt Padikkal. During the match, a heated moment took place where pacer Mohammed Siraj lost his cool at Mahipal Lomror after a failed run-out attempt. However, both the players showed their sportsmanship after the match and sent a message to the fans that all is well between them.

Virat Kohli Registers 'Historic First' For RCB With 100th IPL Catch Of Career

Star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) unlocked a new record in fielding on Sunday, becoming the first player from his franchise and the third player overall to complete 100 catches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a fielder. He accomplished this feat during his side's IPL 2023 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the home arena of M Chinaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Faf du Plessis boasts with IPL's Orange Cap as he marches past 400-run mark

South Africa's Faf du Plessis became the first batsman to cross the 400-run mark in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) after scoring a third consecutive half-century for Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

Watch: Stunned Virat Kohli Can't Help But Smile Helplessly At Ravichandran Ashwin's Cheeky Shot

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made it back-to-back wins after defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in an IPL 2023 clash on Sunday. Riding on Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis' half-centuries, RCB went on to post a total of 189/9 in 20 overs. While Maxwell and Du Plessis took the attack to the RR bowlers, RCB stand-in captain Virat Kohli had a tough day at the office. After RR opted to bowl first, Kohli was dismissed on the first delivery of the match by Trent Boult.

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Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After SRH vs DC Match

Watch: Anushka Sharma's Dance Follows Virat Kohli's Aggressive Celebration As RCB Beat RR

RCB Stand-in Captain Virat Kohli Fined Rs 24 Lakh For Code of Conduct Breach In IPL 2023 Game vs RR

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Play Badminton Match. Internet Impressed

Watch - "Bade Bade Matchon Mein...": RCB Star Responds To Mohammed Siraj's Apology

Virat Kohli Registers 'Historic First' For RCB With 100th IPL Catch Of Career

Faf du Plessis boasts with IPL's Orange Cap as he marches past 400-run mark

Watch: Stunned Virat Kohli Can't Help But Smile Helplessly At Ravichandran Ashwin's Cheeky Shot