The Indian Premier League is heating up. All 10 teams have played their first match. Now, the battle for playoffs has begun. Let’s see who’s on top and who’s struggling.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, is off to a great start. They beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their first match. With a net run rate of +2.200, they’re currently top of the table.
Royal Challengers Bangalore is second, having beaten Kolkata Knight Riders in their backyard. Their net run rate is +2.137. Punjab Kings is third after beating Gujarat Titans by 11 runs, with a net run rate of +0.550. Chennai Super Kings is fourth, having won against Mumbai Indians with a net run rate of +0.493.
Delhi Capitals is the only other team to win their first match, beating Lucknow Super Giants by one wicket. Their net run rate is +0.371, putting them fifth in the table.
On the other hand, five teams have lost their opening matches. These include Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Kolkata Knight Riders. Here’s how the bottom five teams stand:
Bottom 5 Teams:
- 6 – LSG – -0.371
- 7 – MI – -0.493
- 8 – GT – -0.550
- 9 – KKR – -2.137
- 10 – RR – -2.200
These early matches can make or break a team’s chances of qualifying for the playoffs. It’s going to be an exciting season.