IPL 2023 Updated points table, Orange cap & Purple cap after Match 20 & 21, RCB vs DC & LSG vs PBKS

RCB defeated DC by 23 runs, while PBKS defeated LSG by 2 wickets in a last-over thriller on Saturday night in the IPL 2023.

In a tight finish at Ekana Stadium, Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 2 wickets. Shahrukh Khan with his quickfire cameo at the end helped Punjab Kings go over the line and bag two points from the game. Shahrukh Khan scored 23 runs in 10 balls on a touch batting wicket. Both teams challenged each other nicely throughout the entire game. Lucknow’s debutant Yudhvir Singh started his IPL career with a bang. He gave Punjab two early blows by picking up Atharva Taide and Prabhsimran Singh in his first two overs. Sikandar Raza with his 57 also played a magnificent part in Punjab’s heroic chase against Lucknow. He anchored Punjab’s innings nicely toward Lucknow’s given target of 160 runs. Raza with small partnerships guided Punjab nicely.

In the afternoon game, Royal Challengers Bangalore had a comfortable victory over Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. RCB bowlers took the charge of the game in the second inning and provided RCB with an important win after two back to back losses. Delhi’s batting was poor once again. Three of their top 5 batters contributed just one run in the inning. Virat Kohli won the Player of the Match award for his 50 run innings. RCB gave 175 runs to the Capitals. They failed to get a good start and succumbed to the pressure once again. More often at M. Chinnaswamy chasing team looks comfortable but RCB’s spirited bowling put the team in command and Delhi could only score 151 runs.

IPL 2023 Updated Points Table

Punjab Kings with a win over Lucknow Super Giants are now in fourth place with 6 points in 5 games. Lucknow missed a chance to go top of the table. After the defeat, they are settled at the number two position with 6 points in 5 games.  Royal Challengers Bangalore after the win against Delhi Capitals are in 7th place, while Delhi Capitals with five back to back losses languishing at the bottom. 

IPL 2023 Updated Orange cap holder:

IPL’s one of biggest stars, Virat Kohli scored his third fifty of the IPL 2023. Kohli with his 50 runs inning against Delhi Capitals won the Player of the Match award as well as increased his chances in Orange Cap.  Virat Kohli is now third in the race with 214 runs in 4 innings. Shikhar Dhawan could not take part against Lucknow Super Giants because of a niggle on his shoulder. Yet he is the number one in Purple Cap tally with 233 runs in 4 innings. Delhi Capitals' captain David Warner is second with 228 runs in 5 innings. Warner failed to overtake Shikhar Dhawan against RCB. Royals' Jos Buttler with 204 is 4th and RCB captain Faf du Plessis with 197 runs on 5th in the race.

IPL 2023 Updated Purple cap holder:

Lucknow’s Mark Wood is back as the leading Wicket taker in the IPL 2023. Mark Wood picked up 2 wickets against Punjab Kings in his 4 over spell. Wood with this superb performance is leading the purple cap race. Royals spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is second with 10 wickets, and Rashid Khan is third in the list with 9 wickets each. Lucknow’s leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi is 4th in the list with 8 wickets. Punjab’s leader in Pace bowling attack Arshdeep Singh is fifth with 8 wickets in 5 games.

What's in IPL on Sunday?

On Sunday, Indian Premier League will have two entertaining games with Mumbai Indians taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in the afternoon, and Rajasthan Royals taking on Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Mumbai will be looking to carry on positively from the last game, while KKR has surprised many with their spirited performance. Royals vs Titans will be a battle for the Top.