IPL 2024 Points Table: Rajasthan Royals handed the Punjab Kings their 4th defeat on the season to retain their position on top of the IPL teams ranking. Meanwhile, despite losing the contest, Punjab Kings have continue to be placed 8th on the IPL points table. Sanju Samson's side have been in excellent form this season with key players stepping up for the team at crucial times.
The Royals won by 3 wickets on Saturday to record their 5th win of the season while holding a run rate of 0.767. KKR have been in red-hot form this season, winning 3 of their 4 matches so far. The Kolkata-based franchise will be keen to put the defeat to CSK behind them and would be aiming to convincingly beat the Lucknow Super Giants in their 5th game today.
KKR currently have 6 points and a net run rate of 1.528. Despite a change in leadership from MS Dhoni to Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK have continued their consistent performances in this season of the IPL. The Chennai franchise have won 3 of their 5 matches this season and have a net run rate of 0.666.
KL Rahul's Lucknow suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals in their last outing. However, the Lucknow-based franchise will be looking to move up the points table with a crucial win against Kolkata Knight Riders today. LSG currently have 6 points and a net run rate of 0.436.
Pat Cummins' side have been in fine form this season, beating the likes of Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Having played 5 matches so far, SRH currently have 6 points and a net run rate of 0.344. GT have struggled to find their groove this season after a change in captaincy from Hardik Pandya to Shubman Gill.
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