The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 56 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 11 (Thursday), Rajasthan Royals (RR) landed a major blow to the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) chances of reaching the playoffs with a relatively easy win.
Entering the business end of the league stage, let's take a look at how teams are faring in IPL 2023 points table:
1. Gujarat Titans: The defending champions continue to be at the top of the points table with eight wins in 11 matches played. They have earned 16 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.951.
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. 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.
4. Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma's army has shot to third in the points table after earning six victories in 11 matches so far and have an NNR of -0.255.
5. Lucknow Super Giants: Krunal Pandya's men are third on the points table. LSG have won five out of their 11 matches so far and have an NNR of 0.409 and 11 points.
6. 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.
7. Kolkata Knight Riders: In 11 matches played, KKR have lost seven games and won five contests. They dropped back to seventh spot with an NRR of -0.357.
8. Punjab Kings: The Punjab-based franchise now have five wins in 11 matches played. They have 10 points with an NRR of -0.441.
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad: The Orange Army is in ninth place on the points table. They have eight points with an NRR of -0.472 in 10 matches played.
10. Delhi Capitals: David Warner-led Delhi have only secured four wins in a total of 11 matches played so far with an NRR of -0.605 to sit bottom of the table.
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