RCB's clinical win over KKR was their seventh in ten games and helped them leapfrog defending champions Mumbai Indians on the second place in the points table
With 14 points in their kitty, RCB have drawn level on points with table toppers Delhi Capitals but are placed on the second spot due to an inferior run rate.
On Wednesday evening, RCB first restricted KKR to mere 84/8 in their allotted 20 overs and then chased down the target with ease, losing just two wickets and more than six overs to spare.
Mumbai Indians are very much in the playoff race with 12 points in their bank. It is notable that the 'Blue Brigade' have played a game lesser than RCB and have a chance to get back into the top two spots on the points table.
KKR Remain Intact On 4th Spot Despite Losing To RCB
Kolkata Knight Riders remained at the fourth spot despite their fifth loss in the season at the hands off Royal Challengers Bangalore. KKR have 10 points from their ten league games.
Kings Eleven Punjab have made giant strides in the points table following their hat-trick of wins in the business end of the tournament over Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
It is a uphill task for both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals to qualify for the play-offs as they find themselves on the brink of elimination on the back of losing some close games. Meanwhile, 3-time champions Chennai Super Kings find themselves out of the play-off race with just three wins in their ten games.
Orange and Purple Cap Standings
Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul and Delhi Capitals tearaway seamer Kagiso Rabada continue to lead the race for winning the Orange and Purple Caps respectively.
KXIP skipper Rahul is leading the run scoring charts with staggering 540 runs from 10 games. DC opener Shikhar Dhawan occupies the second spot after notching up successive tons and notching up 465 runs in 10 innings. KXIP opener Mayank Agarwal, who has racked up 398 runs in 10 innings, is third on the run scoring list.
In the wicket taking list, Delhi Capitals front-line seamer Kagiso Rabada continues maintain his Numero Uno slot, having taken 21 wickets in 10 matches so far.