IPL 2022 updated Points Table, Orange Cap and Purple Cap lists: Faf du Plessis goes past MS Dhoni in batting chart

IPL 2022 updated Points Table, Orange Cap and Purple Cap: RCB's new skipper Faf du Plessis surpassed MS Dhoni to grab the pole position in the batting chart with his fiery 57-ball 88 against Punjab Kings on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals and Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings kickstarted their campaign with confident wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL)'s first double-header on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians' opening day woes continued for the 10th straight season as they suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals. And in the evening game, Punjab Kings gunned down the 206-run target to complete their third-highest successful run chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Navi Mumbai.

RCB’s era under their new captain Faf du Plessis’ stunning 88 from 57 balls went in vain as RCB failed to collect 2 points despite posting a mammoth total. PBKS went ahead of 4-time champions Chennai Super Kings' tally of 3 successful 200-plus chases in the IPL.

A late blitz from Lalit Yadav (48*) and Axar Patel (38*) helped Delhi Capitals recover from 104/6 and chase down 178 with 10 balls and 4 wickets to spare the Mumbai Indians were stunned.

Mumbai Indians opener Ishan Kishan went past former MS Dhoni to take the top spot after playing a stellar 81-run knock vs DC before RCB's new skipper, Faf du Plessis grabbed the top spot with his entertaining 57-ball 88 against Punjab. Dhoni is ranked third while Delhi Capitals' Lalit Yadav is fourth following his valiant 48 against Mumbai.

1. Faf du Plessis (RCB) - 88 runs

2. Ishan Kishan (MI) - 81 runs