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Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After RR vs PBKS Match: Punjab Kings Rise To 2nd Spot

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 was witness to a thriller on Wednesday in Guwahati as Punjab Kings edged past Rajasthan Royals by five runs. Batting first, Punjab Kings notched a big total of 197/8 in 20 overs. In reply, Rajasthan Royals came close with some late flourish from Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel but ultimately fell short by five runs. With the win Punjab Kings (4 points, NRR +0.333) have climbed to the second spot in the points table. The loss saw Rajasthan Royals (2 points, NRR + 1.675) go down to the fourth spot. The Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans hold the No. 1 place in the table (4 points, NRR +0.700)

Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh And Nathan Ellis Star In Punjab Kings' 5-Run Win Over RR

Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh smashed classy half-centuries before Nathan Ellis' exploits with the ball guided Punjab Kings to a nervy five-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match, in Guwahati on Wednesday. Young Prabhsimran (60) and veteran skipper Dhawan (86 not out) pummelled the Rajasthan Royals attack to propel Punjab Kings to a challenging 197 for 4 after being asked to bat. The Royals were then blown away by Ellis (4/30) before Shimron Hetmyer (35) and young 'Impact Player' Dhruv Jurel (32 not out off 15) stitched a 62-run partnership to get Rajasthan back in the game.

IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan Enters Elite Club, Becomes 2nd Indian After Virat Kohli To Achieve This Feat

Young Prabhsimran Singh (60) and veteran skipper Shikhar Dhawan (86 not out) pummelled the Rajasthan Royals attack to propel Punjab Kings to a challenging 197 for 4 in the IPL, in Guwahati on Wednesday Prabhsimran, who hit seven fours and three sixes, mercilessly punished the Rajasthan bowlers during the first 10 overs to bring up his IPL maiden fifty off 28 balls as Punjab was off to a rollicking start. He and Dhawan added 90 runs for the opening stand off just 61 balls. On the other hand, Dhawan, switched gears effortlessly as he was 30 off 30 balls at one stage playing second fiddle to Prabhsimran. Once his opening partner was dismissed, Dhawan upped the ante as he scored 56 off next 26 balls that he faced.

IPL 2023 - Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin Stops Midway, Stares As Shikhar Dhawan Backs Up Too Far; Camera Zooms On Jos Buttler

The memories of Ravichandran Ashwin running out Jos Buttler at the non-striker's end were revisited once again during Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2023 game against Punjab Kings in Guwahati on Wednesday. On the fourth ball of the seventh over by Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan backed up too far at the non-striker's end as the India spin great stopped midway and stared at the PBKS opener. There was a smile on both their faces. As the incident happened, the camera panned towards Jos Buttler. During the 2019 IPL, Ashwin, then playing for PBKS, had ran out RR's Buttler and the incident created lot of controversy.

Shikhar Dhawan's Hard-Hitting Shot Forces PBKS Star Teammate To Retire Hurt. See Pics

Punjab Kings had a great start in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 game against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Wednesday. Prabhsimran Singh scored a 34-ball 60 as PBKS cruised. After Prabhsimran departed in the 10th over, PBKS' Sri Lankan recruit Bhanuka Rajapaksa arrived at the crease. But he could last only one ball die to a strange reason. In the 11th over, Dhawan slammed a hard shot off Ravichandran Ashwin and the ball hit the forearm of Rajapaksa's right hand. The SL batter looked to be in pain and left the field.

PBKS Sign Gurnoor Singh Brar As Angad Bawa's Replacement

Punjab Kings on Wednesday announced the signing young all-rounder Gurnoor Singh Brar as a replacement for the injured Raj Angad Bawa in the IPL. Brar was picked up PBKS for Rs 20 lakh, said a statement issued by the IPL. Bawa, who played two games for PBKS last season, has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL due to a left shoulder injury.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will The Sanju Samson-Led Side Stick To The Winning Combination?

Rajasthan Royals will be playing against Punjab Kings in match number 8 of IPL 2023 on Wednesday. The game will be taking place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, which is RR's second home ground for the season. With RR playing two of their 'home' matches in the Northeastern city, a winning performance from Sanju Samson's side will not only build their brand value in Guwahati, it will also expand their fan base in the region, which has seen precious little IPL action over the years.

Punjab Kings Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2023: Is Sam Curran's Place In Question?

Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in match number 8 of IPL 2023. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side gave an indication of its immense firepower with both the bat and the ball in their seven-run DLS win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Mohali. This means that the game on Wednesday promises to give the spectators in Guwahati good value for money. PBKS are going to find a really tough opponent in RR, who have some quality batting and bowling attacks at their disposal.

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Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After RR vs PBKS Match: Punjab Kings Rise To 2nd Spot

Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh And Nathan Ellis Star In Punjab Kings' 5-Run Win Over RR

IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan Enters Elite Club, Becomes 2nd Indian After Virat Kohli To Achieve This Feat

IPL 2023 - Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin Stops Midway, Stares As Shikhar Dhawan Backs Up Too Far; Camera Zooms On Jos Buttler

Shikhar Dhawan's Hard-Hitting Shot Forces PBKS Star Teammate To Retire Hurt. See Pics

PBKS Sign Gurnoor Singh Brar As Angad Bawa's Replacement

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will The Sanju Samson-Led Side Stick To The Winning Combination?

Punjab Kings Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2023: Is Sam Curran's Place In Question?