IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Finally after a string of defeats Delhi Capitals (DC) has managed to get a win and take a sigh of relief after six matches in the ongoing Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. David Warner’s DC defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in yet another epic contest by four wickets to seal their maiden win of the season.
Although to the eyes the total of 128 runs looked scanty and below par, things got a lot difficult for the Capitals as spinners kept their hold in the game. KKR spinners bowled 16 overs continuously to keep check of the DC batters and it worked for the KKR. In the middle phase, the spin trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Rana and Anukul Roy picked two wickets apiece.
DC skipper David Warner was once again amongst runs as he scored another half-century. But Barring Warner, no other batter could get going against KKR. The batting collapse has been a major issue for DC as of now. At one moment, DC was cruising comfortably to fetch the total, but as it panned out continuous fall of wicket made things quite difficult for them.
In the end, DC managed to go off the mark in the IPL 2023, thanks to Axar Patel, who held his nerves after getting a couple of lives.
Earlier in the innings, KKR also saw a mess as they lost wickets in the cluster against Delhi’s bowling unit. Barring Jason Roy and Andre Russell, no other batter scored more than 15 runs. Roy, who was brought into the side in this game only, scored 43 runs while Russell gave the final push to the innings with his 38 runs.
This article will lead you through IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap Updated on 21st April after DC vs KKR.
IPL 2023 Points Table
DC’s win against KKR made them win two rating points after six matches in the IPL 2023. DC have gone off the mark, but their position in the IPL 2023 Points Table remains at the bottom only. On the other side, KKR continues to sit in the eighth slot after suffering three consecutive blows in the IPL 2023.
The IPL 2023 Points Table is led by Rajasthan Royals (RR) with four wins and two losses in six outings. RR is followed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with eight rating points from six matches. Meanwhile, five teams – Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings respectively – have managed to collect six points apiece.
IPL 2023 Orange Cap
Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner added another 57 runs to his scoreboard to remain in the top three of the IPL 2023 Orange Cap race. Warner has scored 285 runs in six innings at an average of 47.50. KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer has also held his place with 234 runs in six matches so far.
The IPL 2023 Orange Cap race is led by RCB skipper Faf du Plessis with 343 runs in six innings. Faf’s strike rate reads 16 while his average remains over 65.
IPL 2023 Purple Cap
Talking about the IPL 2023 Purple Cap race, RCB’s Mohammad Siraj toppled Yuzvendra Chahal and Mark Wood to get the Purple Cap following his four-wicket haul against PBKS. Siraj has scalped 12 wickets so far in six IPL 2023 outings and is placed atop the IPL 2023 Purple Cap leaderboard.
Siraj is followed by Mark Wood, Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan with 11 wickets each for their respective teams. Interestingly, Mark Wood’s 11 wickets have come in four innings, while the other two bowlers have taken six innings to reach the same figures.
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