IPL 2018 Day 17 Live Action: Today’s Prediction, Current Points Table and Schedule for Upcoming Matches of IPL 11

The Sunday blockbuster of VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 saw Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by four runs while Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets. The two match results have brought in some changes in the IPL 2018 points table with Chennai returning to the top spot. On Monday, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will look forward to winning a battle against wooden spooners Delhi Daredevils (DD) and regaining the first place in the team standings. Let us take a detailed look at previous matches played on Sunday, highlights of SRH vs CSK and RR vs MI, upcoming fixture DD vs KXIP preview and our prediction along with a glance on current IPL 11 points table and team standings. IPL 2018 Points Table: CSK Move to top of the Team Standings, RR Take 6th Position.

Highlights of Match 20 on April 22, 2018: Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 Runs

Chennai reclaimed the first place in the points table by registering a four-run victory in close encounter against Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This was second-straight defeat for SRH who were unbeatable in first three matches of IPL 2018. After winning the toss, Kane Williamson decided to field first. Last match centurion for Chennai, Shane Watson failed to fire this time around and departed for a meagre 9 runs off 15 deliveries. Another opener Faf du Plessis (11 runs off 13 deliveries) also failed to give CSK a good start.

However, yellow jersey’s most trusted player Suresh Raina in company of new joinee Ambati Rayudu dug deep to get the team out of trouble. Raina made 54 off 43 balls while Rayudu smashed 79 off 37 deliveries with skipper Dhoni joining the party to smash 12-ball knock of 25 runs. SRH vs CSK Video Highlights IPL 2018: Deepak Chahar and Ambati Rayudu Lead CSK to WIN.

Sunrisers skipper Kane Williamson played another memorable innings in the tournament. He made 84 runs off 51 deliveries but failed to find support from others. The failure of middle-order batsmen meant Hyderabad could not cross the finish line despite a feisty innings by Yusuf Pathan (45 runs off 27 balls) and a late flurry by Rashid Khan 4-ball knock of 17 runs.

Brief Scores: Chennai Super Kings 182/3 in 20 Overs, Run Rate: 9.1 (Ambati Rayudu 79, Suresh Raina 52 not out; Bhuvneshwar 1/22) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 178/6 in 20 Overs, Run Rate: 8.9 (Kane Williamson 84, Yusuf Pathan 45; Deepak Chahar 3/15) by 4 runs.

Highlights of Match 21 on April 22, 2018: Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 3 Wickets

Defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals was fourth loss for Mumbai Indians, all taking place in the final over. Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai who broke the losing streak in last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore were outdone by Ajinkya Rahane’s Rajasthan side by three wickets. Sharma after winning the toss at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, opted to bat first. Riding on opener Suryakumar Yadav’s 72 runs and Ishan Kishan’s 58 runs with Kieron Pollard’s handy 21-run innings helped Mumbai post a total of 167. RR vs MI Video Highlights IPL 2018: Krishnappa Gowtham Shines for Rajasthan Royals.

Chasing at a run rate of 8, Rajasthan did need one good partnership to win the match and they found it coming from Sanju Samson and Ben Stokes. The English all-rounder who is yet to fire in IPL 2018 blasted 40 runs off 27 deliveries along with young wicket-keeper batsman Samson hammering 52 off 39 balls. But had it not been for Krishnappa Gowtham’s blistering 33 runs off 11 deliveries, Rajasthan were done in by Mumbai.

Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians: 167/7 in 20 overs, Run Rate: 8.35 (Surya Kumar Yadav 72, Ishan Kishan 58; Jofra Archer 3/22, Dhawal Kulkarni 2/32) vs Rajasthan Royals: 168/7 in 19.4 overs, Run Rate: 8.54 (Sanju Samson 52, Ben Stokes 40, Gowtham 33 not out; Hardik Pandya 2/25, Jasprit Bumrah 2/28).

Day 17 Schedule on April 23, 2018: Kings XI Punjab Look Forward to Regain Top Spot against Struggling Delhi Daredevils

Kings XI Punjab is in tremendous form as they fly to Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium to take on struggling Delhi Daredevils on April 23, 2018. Punjab are high on confidence with ‘universal boss’ Chris Gayle clicking in every match. The West Indies batting star has made life difficult for the opponent camp by taking away the match single-handedly. Meanwhile, Delhi are having another bad run in the edition and even the return of original skipper Gautam Gambhir has not changed their fate. It will be interesting to see if Delhi Daredevils has what it takes to stop Gale juggernaut on Monday. DD vs KXIP, IPL 2018 Match Preview: Kings XI Punjab Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Delhi Daredevils.

IPL 2018 Match 22 Prediction: Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab has already registered one victory over Delhi Daredevils in their season opener and will be itching to go 2-0 up in the head-to-head battle in IPL 2018. Even in the overall records, KXIP enjoys a lead over DD with them winning 12 out of 21 matches. Delhi has won nine games. Going by the current form and history, Kings XI Punjab looks like a dominant unit to trounce the home team.

A Look at IPL 2018 Points Table

After four defeats in their first five games of the tournament, the Gautam Gambhir-led Delhi side is languishing at the bottom of the league table with just two points in their kitty. Meanwhile, their opponents have eight points with victories in four out of five matches. R Ashwin’s side would be keen to replace Chennai Super Kings and take the top spot in IPL 2018. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad take third and fourth place respectively.

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