The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 33 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 24 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured two crucial points each after winning their matches against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) respectively.
Let's take a closer look at IPL 2023 points table:
1. Chennai Super Kings: The Men in Yellow soared to the top of the standings after making it five wins in seven matches played. They have a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.662.
2. Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson's side is second in the points table with four wins and three defeats in seven matches played thus far. The Royals have earned eight points with an NNR of 0.844.
3. Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul's men began their season on the right note as they trounced Delhi Capitals but lost their second game against the Super Kings. They won two consecutive matches from thereon before facing a defeat against Punjab Kings. LSG then went on to win and lose another game. The Super Giants have eight points in seven matches with an NRR of 0.547.
4. Gujarat Titans: The defending champions registered back-to-back wins to begin their season but lost to KKR. They bounced back with another close-fought game but lost again. The defending champions registered an improbable win on Saturday and are currently in fourth place with eight points and an NRR of 0.212.
5. Royal Challengers Bangalore: After winning their opening game of the season, the Red Army lost back-to-back matches. The franchise came back strongly to win their fourth match of the season but once again suffered a loss. However, another consecutive win has taken them to eight points with an NRR of -0.008, Bangalore are fifth In the standings.
6. Punjab Kings: The Punjab-based franchise has four wins in seven matches played. They now have eight points with an NRR of -0.162.
7. Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma's men started their campaign with successive defeats but they won three consecutive matches before losing a close game against Punjab. They have an NRR of -0.254 with six points in six matches.
8. Kolkata Knight Riders: In seven matches played, KKR have lost five games and managed to win just two contests. They are in the eighth spot with an NRR of -0.186.
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad: The Orange Army are rooted to ninth in the standings. They have four points with an NRR of -0.794 in six matches played.
10. Delhi Capitals: David Warner's team is at the bottom of the points table but are back on track with a win after five straight losses. They have an NRR of -1.183.
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