IPL 2023: After RCB's 81-run loss to Shah Rukh Khan's KKR, what does the points table say?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 81 runs in Match 9 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

The host had set a target of 205 runs and they completely decimated RCB as they were dismissed for 123 in 17.4 overs. 

Varun Chakravarthy took four while debutant Suyash Sharma claimed three. Meanwhile, veteran Sunil Narine scalped two dismissals.

Now after the mammoth victory, what does the points table say?

With four points from their first two games, the Gujarat Titans (GT) are at the top of the points table. Punjab Kings (PBKS), who have the same number of points, but a lower net run rate are in the second spot. 

With two points from two games following their victory, KKR has moved up to the third place, followed by Rajasthan Royals (RR) in fourth place with two points from two games.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) occupy the fifth position followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in sixth and RCB in seventh. 

These three bottom three teams have the same amount of points, with the net run rate being the only difference. Delhi Capitals (DC) are eighth, followed by Mumbai Indians (MI) in ninth and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bottom of the table.

Orange Cap list after KKR vs RCB match in IPL 2023:

Ruturaj Gaikwad - 149 runs

Kyle Mayers - 126 runs

Shikhar Dhawan - 126 runs 

Virat Kohli - 103 runs

Sanju Samson - 97 runs

Purple Cap list after KKR vs RCB match in IPL 2023:

Mark Wood - 8 wickets

Varun Chakravarthy - 5 wickets

Rashid Khan - 5 wickets

Ravi Bishnoi - 5 wickets

Nathan Ellis - 5 wickets