In the 33rd match of IPL 2023, played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs. KKR, who were chasing a target of 236 runs, could only manage 186/8 in their 20 overs, despite half-centuries from Jason Roy (61) and Rinku Singh (53*). The CSK bowlers Maheesh Theekshana and Tushar Deshpande were in excellent form and took two wickets each.
In the beginning, CSK scored 235/4 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to the impressive performances of Ajinkya Rahane (71*), Devon Conway (56) and Shivam Dube (50), who all scored half-centuries. Kulwant Khejroliya was the most successful bowler for KKR, taking two wickets.
After the game, Player of the Match Rahane said, “Just had a clear mindset. If the thing between your ears is right, your mind is right then you’ll be fine. I’m just trying to enjoy my game. The wicket was a bit sticky, but once you are in you have a great chance. We had a great start, and after that I wanted to play my shots and keep the momentum. I’ve enjoyed all my knocks so far, I still feel the best is yet to come. It is a great learning, I’ve played under Mahi bhai for India for many years, and now even at CSK it has been a great learning. If you listen to whatever he says, you will more often than not perform.”
IPL 2023 Points Table after KKR vs CSK match
After their win, CSK climbed to top of the table with 10 points in seven matches. Rajasthan Royals are second, followed by Lucknow Super Giants in third, Gujarat Titans in fourth, Royal Challengers Bangalore in fifth and Punjab Kings in sixth position. The teams from second to sixth position have eight points, with net run rate being the deciding factor.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are seventh with six points, KKR are eighth and Sunrisers Hyderabad are ninth. KKR and SRH have four points, with net run rate being the difference. Delhi Capitals are bottom of the table with two points.
IPL 2023 Orange Cap race after KKR vs CSK match
RCB captain Faf du Plessis is in pole position in the Orange Cap race with 405 runs in seven matches. CSK opener Conway is second with 314 runs, followed by DC skipper David Warner (285) in third place. RCB’s Virat Kohli (279) is fourth, followed by CSK’s Gaikwad (270) in fifth position.
IPL 2023 Purple Cap race after KKR vs CSK match
RCB’s Mohammed Siraj is on top of the Purple Cap race with 13 wickets in seven matches, followed by PBKS’ Arshdeep Singh (13) in second position. RR spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (12) is third, followed by GT’s Rashid Khan (12) in fourth place. CSK’s Tushar Deshpande (12) is in fifth position.
