IPL 2023 Updated points table, Orange cap & Purple cap after Match 17 between CSK & RR

Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 3 runs in a last-over thriller to climb up to the top of the points table of IPL 2023.

In a battle for the top, Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 3 runs at Chepauk. It was a special occasion for CSK captain MS Dhoni. He was leading Chennai for the 200th time in the Indian Premier League. In a tight finish, Rajasthan Royals did not let CSK and Dhoni enjoy this milestone too much. Dhoni tried his best to make the game memorable for him but Sandeep Sharma’s tight finish in the last over, helped Rajasthan earn the most important 2 points. Sandeep had to defend 21 runs in the last over. Dhoni started by hitting him over the rope twice consecutively, yet Sandeep remained calm against one of the best finishers in world cricket. With a superb bowling effort, Rajasthan Royals defended their total of 175 runs. It was a slow and low wicket and Royals very cunningly used their spinners against CSK.

IPL 2023 Updated Points Table:

The IPL 2023 hot favorite team, Rajasthan Royals go to top of the table with a win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. The Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 3 runs in their 4th game of the season. Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants share the number of points after their 4th game of the season. Rajasthan with a better NRR are positioned at the Top. Chennai with 2 wins and 2 losses and 4 points in 4 games remains at the 5th place in the IPL 2023 points table. Delhi Capitals have not won any game so far and are at bottom of the points table with 0 points in 4 games.

IPL 2023 Updated Orange cap holder:

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler hit another half century in the IPL 2023. Buttler has been in good form since the IPL 2022. He has been a prolific run scorer for Rajasthan Royals. With his half century he has crossed 200 runs this season. He has now moved up to Number 3 in the Orange Cap race with 204 runs in 4 innings. Punjab Kings Captain Shikhar Dhawan is at the top with 225 runs in 3 innings. Delhi Capitals captain David Warner is at second position on the list with 209 runs in 3 innings. Ruturaj Gaikwad has failed to score big runs against the Royals. With 196 runs in 4 innings, he is placed in 4th position. RCB Captain Faf Du Plessis is 5th on the list with 175 runs.

IPL 2023 Updated Purple cap holder:

In the Purple Cap race, the IPL 2022 purple cap winner, Yuzvendra Chahal is back in the pole position with a bang. Yuzvendra Chahal by picking up 2 wickets in one over overtook Mark Wood. Chahal with 10 wickets in 4 games is now at the top in the Purple Cap race. Chahal bowled brilliantly against Chennai Super Kings. He picked up 2 wickets in 4 overs and gave only 27 runs. Mark Wood with 9 wickets in 3 games is number 2 in the list of top wicket takers this season. Titans' Rashid Khan is in third position with 8 wickets in 3 games. Chennai Super Kings pacer Tushar Deshpande is now in 4th position with 7 wickets in 4 games, while Rajasthan Royals' spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin is at 5th position with 6 wickets.

What's in the IPL on Thursday?

IPL action will make a comeback at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Hosts Punjab Kings will be taking on Gujarat Titans. Titans lost their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders in a dramatic fashion. Rinku Singh hit 5 consecutive sixes in the last over to defeat the Titans. Punjab Kings have also lost their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. Both teams will look to get back to their winning ways. Punjab will look to better their batting, they collapsed against Hyderabad. Only Shikhar Dhawan could manage to score big runs for them.