Delhi Capitals suffered their third loss in a row as they were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad by an attractive 88-run margin. The loss gave SRH a chance and extended DC’s wait for a playoff spot as they continue to be third on the 2020 IPL point table with 14 points.
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The result not only allowed SRH to maintain its chances of clinching an elimination spot, but it also improved its net run rate to +0.396. But with two games left, they face an insurmountable number of odds.
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The Mumbai Indians continue to top the table with 14 points and an NRR of +1,252, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in second place. Kings XI Punjab, thanks to their fourth win in a row, are on the rise and are currently in fourth place. The real battle appears to be between SRH and Kolkata Knight Riders, who are ranked fifth and sixth respectively. The Rajasthan Royals are on the brink of elimination, and in seventh place, one place above the already eliminated Chennai Super Kings.
Orange cap
With 595 runs at an average of 60, Kings XI Punjab KL Rahul is miles ahead of the next in line: Shikhar Dhawan with 471 runs.
Making a comeback in the top five is SRH captain David Warner, who sizzled with a half-century against Capitals and with 436 runs, is at No. 3. RCB captain Virat Kohli is fourth with 415 runs, followed by Faf du Plessis (401 races)
Purple cap
Kagiso Rabada was out of a wicket for 54 of 4 his four overs, but still holds the Purple Cap with 23 wickets.
Kings XI Punjab’s Mohammed Shami is closing the gap after climbing 20 wickets himself. Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah in third place, fourth fifth respectively with 17 wickets each.
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