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IPL 2023: Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After RR Knock PBKS Out Of Playoffs Race

Defending champions Gujarat Titans, having qualified for the playoffs already, continue to rule the charts at the top with 9 wins in 13 matches (18 points). They are followed by Chennai Super Kings (15 points) and Lucknow Super Giants (15 points). Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets but couldn't make significant gains in the points table. They climbed up to the 5th spot in the table, one place behind Royal Challengers Bangalore who are yet to play their last league game of the campaign.

"Whether MS Dhoni Is Playing His Last IPL...": CSK Coach's Honest Take On Retirement Buzz

Amid the buzz over Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni's retirement from the Indian Premier League, CSK's batting coach Mike Hussey has shed some light ahead of their clash against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In the pre-match conference, Hussey said that the only person who knows about Dhoni's retirement from IPL is MS himself.

"Virat Kohli Feels Like He Is Almost...": Ricky Ponting On His Chat With Batting Maestro

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes that star Indian batter Virat Kohli's wicket would be the most prized for Australia in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final as the former Indian skipper is 'back to his absolute best'. Ponting is set to head back home following Delhi Capitals' final game of IPL 2023 against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Still, he said he "can't wait" to get to London shortly after that in his capacity as a commentator for the WTC23 Final.

On 'Disappointing' Prithvi Shaw, DC Coach Shane Watson's Blunt Reality Check

With the incredible talent that Prithvi Shaw possesses, he should be dominating international cricket, feels assistant coach Shane Watson, who added that the opener's abject failure has been the biggest letdown for Delhi Capitals this IPL season. Ahead of this edition's IPL, head coach Ricky Pointing had said this would be Shaw's breakthrough season. However, the prodigiously talented opener has failed miserably and was dropped after playing six games adding to Delhi's batting woes.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Massive 103m Six Stuns Faf Du Plessis. RCB Skipper's Reaction Is Gold

Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Virat Kohli once again became the talk of the town after he brought up his century during the IPL 2023 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. The right-handed batter ended his four-year long century drought in the IPL and reached the triple figures in just 62 balls. In the chase of 187, Kohli went all guns blazing from the very first ball and smashed 12 boundaries and four sixes in his entire knock. His aggressive batting style not only took RCB to an eight-wicket win but also garnered praises from all over the world.

Suryakumar Yadav 'Returns The Favour' As Virat Kohli Lights Up IPL With 6th Ton

Virat Kohli showed his true mettle after smashing his much-awaited sixth IPL century on Thursday against SunRisers Hyderabad. The stylish opener reached the triple figures in just 62 balls and powered the Royal Challengers Bangalore to an eight-wicket victory in the chase of 187. Kohli received numerous praises from the fans and former cricketers for his blistering knock. However, one wish which won a lot of hearts was from Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav, who had also scored a century a few matches ago.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Aim At Qualification, Delhi Capitals Look To End Season On High

A determined Chennai Super Kings unit wouldn't mind being masters of its own fate in its bid to steamroll the already ousted Delhi Capitals, who are looking to end a forgettable IPL campaign on a high in a final league game in New Delhi on Saturday. At the moment, CSK are on second on the points table with 15 points from 13 games. But a loss against DC along with a string of unfavourable results could see the four-time champions miss out on the last leg of IPL action. A win would, however, confirm a play-off spot but whether they finish in second place or third would depend on the Lucknow Super Giants' result against Kolkata Knight Riders later in the day.

Watch: "Bow Down To Greatness" - Royal Challengers Bangalore Players' Special Tribute To Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a thumping win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday and kept their hopes of IPL 2023 playoff alive. Chasing 187, RCB finished the proceedings with eight wickets and four balls in hand, which also improved their net run rate. Apart from such a big win, one moment which surely became the highlight of the night was Virat Kohli's marvelous century, which came in just 62 deliveries. The star batter left everyone stunned with his powerful performance, which was laced with 12 boundaries and four sixes.

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IPL 2023: Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After RR Knock PBKS Out Of Playoffs Race

"Whether MS Dhoni Is Playing His Last IPL...": CSK Coach's Honest Take On Retirement Buzz

"Virat Kohli Feels Like He Is Almost...": Ricky Ponting On His Chat With Batting Maestro

On 'Disappointing' Prithvi Shaw, DC Coach Shane Watson's Blunt Reality Check

Watch: Virat Kohli's Massive 103m Six Stuns Faf Du Plessis. RCB Skipper's Reaction Is Gold

Suryakumar Yadav 'Returns The Favour' As Virat Kohli Lights Up IPL With 6th Ton

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Aim At Qualification, Delhi Capitals Look To End Season On High

Watch: "Bow Down To Greatness" - Royal Challengers Bangalore Players' Special Tribute To Virat Kohli