Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has slipped to the bottom of the IPL points table following a crushing defeat to their former IPL final rival, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The loss marks SRH’s third consecutive defeat, highlighting their struggle to find form this season. With key players such as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma failing to make an impact, the team’s performance has been below expectations, and their once-feared dominance seems to be missing this year.
Despite early setbacks in their batting line-up, SRH's bowlers have also been unable to provide the necessary breakthroughs, leaving the team in a precarious position. As the season progresses, the Orange Army will need to rediscover their charm if they are to turn their fortunes around.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders have experienced a significant boost, climbing to the fifth spot after their convincing victory over Hyderabad. KKR’s victory was powered by standout performances from Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy. Arora, with his stellar bowling, removed Travis Head on just the second ball of the match and followed it up with a second-wicket maiden over of the season. Chakravarthy continued to bother batters with his mystery spin, claiming three vital wickets.
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KKR’s batting was no less impressive, as Venkatesh Iyer and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi played pivotal roles in pushing the team’s total to 200 runs, giving them a commanding position. With both departments in form, KKR looks set to pose serious challenges to other teams as the tournament progresses.
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals continue to dominate top position in the points table. Both teams remain unbeaten with two wins from two matches. The revamped squads of both teams have been performing exceptionally well, and they appear to be in prime position to continue their dominance.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively, both with four points. Gujarat Titans, under the leadership of the young and dynamic Shubman Gill, are on a winning streak, showcasing their excellent form early in the season. On the other hand, RCB, after a strong start with two wins, faced a setback in their last match, adding some uncertainty to their campaign.
As the IPL season progresses, the points table is expected to undergo more shifts, and teams are gearing up for intense battles in pursuit of the iconic IPL trophy. With the competition heating up, the excitement around the tournament is set to reach new heights in the coming weeks.
Updated IPL points table after SRH vs KKR
Rank
| Team
| Played
| Won
| Lost
| Net RR
| Points
|
1
| Punjab Kings
| 2
| 2
| 0
| 1.485
| 4
|
2
| Delhi Capitals
| 2
| 2
| 0
| 1.32
| 4
|
3
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| 3
| 2
| 1
| 1.149
| 4
|
4
| Gujarat Titans
| 3
| 2
| 1
| 0.807
| 4
|
5
| Kolkata Knight Riders
| 4
| 2
| 2
| 0.07
| 4
|
6
| Mumbai Indians
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 0.309
| 2
|
7
| Lucknow Super Giants
| 3
| 1
| 2
| -0.15
| 2
|
8
| Chennai Super Kings
| 3
| 1
| 2
| -0.771
| 2
|
9
| Rajasthan Royals
| 3
| 1
| 2
| -1.112
| 2
|
10
| Sunrisers Hyderabad
| 4
| 1
| 3
| -1.612
| 2
|