IPL 2023 Points Table (Updated), Orange Cap, And Purple Cap After RCB vs CSK Match

IPL 2023 Points Table (Updated), Orange Cap, And Purple Cap After RCB vs CSK Match – At Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, the Royal Challengers Bangalore clashed against the Chennai Super Kings in a high-scoring encounter, adding a thrilling and dramatic element to the 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

RCB invited CSK to bat first, but it didn’t go well for them as CSK’s batters went on an absolute rampage, thrashing RCB’s bowlers all around the park. Ruturaj Gaikwad fell early, but Devon Conway and Ajinkya Rahane provided a solid foundation for the team. Shivam Dubey capitalized on the momentum and smashed his first fifty in the tournament, helping CSK reach 170 in the 16th over.

After being set a mammoth target of 226 runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore got off to a bad start losing their openers Virat Kohli and Mahipal Lomror early in the innings. However, Faf Du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell didn’t take long to regain the lost momentum, unleashing a flurry of boundaries and sixes against the Chennai Super Kings bowlers. The duo stitched a 50-run partnership within the powerplay, keeping RCB’s hopes alive in the high-scoring encounter.

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In just 47 deliveries, Faf Du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell brought up a hundred runs partnership, which kept Bangalore in a strong position in the game. With a massive 126 runs stand, the duo looked set for a record-breaking finish. However, Maheesh Theekshana gave the Chennai Super Kings a crucial breakthrough, bringing them back into the game.

In the final delivery of the 14th over, Moeen Ali dismissed Faf Du Plessis, with MS Dhoni taking the catch behind the stumps. With 68 runs required off the final 6 overs and Mohammed Shahbaz and Dinesh Karthik at the crease, the game was still in the balance.

After 16 overs, RCB’s score stood at 181, keeping them well within reach of the total. Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed were looking solid as they navigated through Jadeja and Theekshana’s overs.

However, Tushar Deshpande broke the 32-run partnership by dismissing Dinesh Karthik, and Maheesh Theekshana finally managed to hold on to a catch after dropping two earlier in the match. RCB then brought in their impact player Suyash Prabhudessai in an attempt to rescue the match.

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After the dismissal of Dinesh Karthik, Tushar Deshpande got rid of Shahbaz Ahmed in the next over, putting Chennai in a commanding position. With 35 runs required off 17 balls and only four wickets in hand, Matheesha Pathirana struck to remove Prabhudessai, leaving RCB with an uphill task.

Wanindu Hasaranga and Prabhudessai tried to keep RCB in the hunt, but Pathirana’s impressive bowling in the penultimate over allowed only four runs. With 30 needed off the final over, Prabhudessai smashed a six but was dismissed off the last delivery, and Chennai won the game by 8 runs.

IPL 2023 Orange Cap Standings List

The IPL 2023 witnessed a high-scoring match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, resulting in some changes in the points table.

With a nerve-biting victory against their opponents, the Chennai Super Kings have climbed to the third position on the points table with six points, pushing down Gujarat, Punjab, and Kolkata by one spot each. Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, following their loss, remain at the seventh spot on the points table.

IPL 2023 Points Table (Updated) After RCB vs CSK Match

The 24th match of the IPL 2023 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings ended in a high-scoring affair that led to some slight changes in the IPL standings.

Following their thrilling win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings have moved up to the 3rd position on the points table with 6 points. Their victory has pushed Gujarat, Punjab, and Kolkata down by a spot each. Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, after their defeat, remains in the 7th spot on the points table.

IPL 2023 Purple Cap Standings After RCB vs CSK Match

The Purple Cap standings show no significant changes, as the top four positions are held by Yuzvendra Chahal of Rajasthan with 11 wickets, followed by Mark Wood and Rashid Khan with 11 wickets each at 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Mohammed Shami is ranked 4th with 10 wickets, and Tushar Deshpande of Chennai joins him with 9 wickets to his name.