The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 59 matches have been played so far in IPL 2023 while the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After more than a month of action in the cash-rich tournament, all the teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition.
On May 13 (Saturday), Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings bagged two crucial points each after winning their respective matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals.
Let's take a look at the points table:
1. Gujarat Titans: The defending champions continue to be at the top of the points table with eight wins in 12 matches played. They have earned 16 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.761.
2. Chennai Super Kings: The Men in Yellow continue to be second after their win over Delhi Capitals. They now have seven wins in 12 matches played. They have an NRR of 0.423 and 15 points to their name.
3. Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma's army has shot to finish in the top two in the points table after earning seven victories in 13 matches so far and improving their NNR to -0.117.
4.. Lucknow Super Giants: Krunal Pandya's men are fourth on the points table. LSG have won six out of their 12 matches so far and have an NNR of 0.309 and 13 points.
5. Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson's side move to third place on the points table. They have six wins and six defeats in 10 matches played so far. The Royals have earned 12 points with an NNR of 0.633.
6. Punjab Kings: The Punjab-based franchise now have six wins in 12 matches played. They have 12 points with an NRR of -0.268.
7. Royal Challengers Bangalore: The Red Army took a massive hit after MI's hammering and have five wins in 11 matches this season so far with an NRR of -0.345 and 10 points.
8. Kolkata Knight Riders: In 12 matches played, KKR have lost seven games and won five contests. They dropped back to eighth spot with an NRR of -0.357.
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad: The Orange Army is in ninth place on the points table. They have 10 points with an NRR of -0.471 in 11 matches played.
10. Delhi Capitals: David Warner-led Delhi have only secured four wins in a total of 12 matches played so far with an NRR of -0.686 to sit bottom of the table.
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