The Delhi Capitals suffered their 8th loss of the Indian Premier League 2023 season in 12 matches as they went down by 31 runs against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
Punjab opener Prabhsimran Singh smashed a terrific maiden IPL century on a difficult track that showed its trued colors in the Delhi innings as DC slipped 65/0 at the end of the powerplay to 88/6 in the next 25 balls. Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar took a four-wicket haul.
Can Delhi Capitals (DC) still reach playoffs?
No, DC became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race after their loss to Punjab Kings, their 8th defeat in 12 matches in IPL 2023.
With this win, Punjab Kings moved up to the 6th spot and remain alive in the playoff race.
Earlier in the day, SRH lost to LSG in Hyderabad. SRH are 9th in the points table with 8 points in 11 matches while LSG moved to 4th position with 13 points in 12 matches.
IPL 2023 Playoffs chances:
GT – 98%.
CSK – 96%.
MI – 77%.
LSG – 55%.
RR – 35%.
PBKS – 21%.
RCB – 15%.
KKR – 2%.
SRH – 1%.
DC – 0%.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, losing captain David Warner said: “It was about trying to restrict them to a decent total. They got more than we would have liked. Prabhsimran batted really well, dropped chances cost us a few. At the end of the day after the powerplay when you lose 6 for 30 not going to win a lot of games. You got to play for pride, and play with freedom [on the remaining games]. Another disappointing effort with the bat after the good start we had. When you lose they are the things that happen in this format [on chopping and changing of their team]. We found the right combination but we keep losing 3-4 quick wickets and you can’t do that at this level.”
