IPL 2021 Points Table Update: KKR Boost Playoffs Hopes With Big Win vs SRH, KL Rahul Gets Orange Cap
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IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders boosted their chances of making it to the playoffs of this year's IPL with a six-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad on Sunday.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat SunRisers Hyderabad by six wickets in match 49 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in Dubai on Sunday to keep their playoffs hopes alive. With the win, KKR consolidated their fourth spot on the points table and now have 12 points from 13 games. Earlier in the day, Royal Challengers Bangalore qualified for the playoffs with a six-run win over Punjab Kings. KL Rahul, with a knock of 39, claimed the Orange Cap from Ruturaj Gaikwad. The Punjab Kings skipper has now scored 528 runs from 12 games, 26 more than Ruturaj (502).
IPL 2021 Points Table
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals both have 18 points from 12 games but CSK are leading the points table thanks to a superior net run-rate.
RCB, with a win over Punjab Kings on Sunday, sealed a playoffs berth and are third with 16 points after 12 matches.
KKR, who defeated SRH on Sunday, are fourth with 12 points. There is a three-way tie for the fifth place with Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals all at 10 points.
