Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings notched up their second win on the trot as they beat Rajasthan Royals by five runs on Wednesday. Batting first, Dhawan smacked an unbeaten 86 off 56 balls while young Prabhsimran Singh carted the Rajasthan Royals bowling attack to score a quickfire 60 off 34 balls as Punjab managed a commendable 197 for 4 in 20 overs. Jason Holder was most successful bowler for Royals with figures of 2/29 in four overs. In reply, Royals lost wickets at regular intervals to manage 192 for 7 after stipulated overs.
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The 52-day tournament has expectedly brought back all the intensity, rivalries, and buzz among cricket fans from across the globe. With some of the biggest names in the roster, this year’s IPL will draw even more attention as it will be played on home and away basis in India. The previous three IPL seasons suffered massive setbacks amid rising Covid-19 cases, with two seasons held in UAE and the last being restricted to Mumbai. Not only the sponsors incurred a huge loss amid restrictions due to the pandemic, fans were also barred from attending matches. However, this time around, the excitement appears to be through the roof for both fans and sponsors as there will be no such limitations.
Without much ado, let`s dwell into how the IPL 2023 Points Table looks like ahead of the encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
| Teams | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Net Run Rate (NRR) | Total Points |
| Gujarat Titans | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.700 | 4 |
| Punjab Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.333 | 4 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1.981 | 2 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1.675 | 2 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.950 | 2 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.036 | 2 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.438 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.703 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.981 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3.600 | 0 |
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