IPL 2023 Updated points table, Orange cap & Purple cap after Match 18 between PBKS & GT

Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings in a last-over thriller to add 2 more points in their bag in the IPL 2023.

Defending Champions Gujarat Titans kept their dominance in the Indian Premier League going. Titans defeated Punjab Kings in a tight run chase of 154 runs at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Shubhman Gill with his 67 runs knock helped Titans chase down Punjab's total. Shubhman Gill kept the game under his reach for the Titans. In the last over, Sam Curran tried his best to overturn the game but Iceman of Gujarat Titans, Rahul Tewatia with composed mindset helped his team cross the line. Once again Punjab Kings batters failed to convert their start in big numbers. They kept losing wickets after short partnerships. In-form Shikhar Dhawan got out for just 8 runs. Playing his first game for GT this season, Mohit Sharma picked up 2 wickets in just 18 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Rashid was also economical with 26 runs in 4 overs with a wicket.

IPL 2023 Updated Points Table:

Gujarat Titans after a dramatic finish against Kolkata Knight Riders have brought their campaign back on track with a win over Punjab Kings in Mohali. With a 7 wicket win over Punjab Kings, they are now third in the points table with 6 points in 4 games. Gujarat have been a dominating team since they made their debut in the IPL last year. Punjab Kings with two back to back losses remain constant in 6th place in the points table. Rajasthan Royals are table toppers with 3 wins and 6 points in 4 games so far.

IPL 2023 Updated Orange cap holder:

Gabbar Dhawan had his first failure of the IPL 2023. He got out on single digit for the first time this season. With his short 8 runs innin,g he is unmoved from the pole position. Captain Dhawan is still leading the Purple Cap race with 233 runs in 4 innings. Dhawan is leading by 24 runs against the second place, which is currently occupied by David Warner with 209 runs in 4 innings. Royals opener Jos Buttler is at third spot with 204 runs. Chennai’s Ruturaj Gaikwad is at fourth place with 197 runs in 4 innings. RCB Captain Faf du Plessis with 175 runs is fifth on this list.

IPL 2023 Updated Purple cap holder:

Thursday’s game did not see many changes in the Purple Cap race as well. Yuzvendra Chahal is still leading the Purple Cap tally with 10 wickets in 4 games. Chahal picked up 2 wickets in the last game against Chennai Super Kings. Titans Leg spinner Rashid Khan has moved up to the second place with 9 wickets in 4 games. Mark Wood with 9 wickets in 3 games is in third place. Titans' Alzarri Joseph is at fourth spot with 7 wickets, while Punjab Kings' Arshdeep Singh is placed 5th with 7 wickets.

What's in IPL on Friday?

On Friday, The IPL 2023 action will shift to Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next encounter on Friday. Rinku Singh with his magical inning for KKR against Gujarat Titans provided one of the great wins for his team in their last game. Rinku chased down 29 runs in the last over against the Titans. Hyderabad have also opened their account against Punjab in their last outing. This will be a great game for the fans considering the conditions and team combination.