In a breathtaking encounter between the Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings, Cricket fans were treated to a spectacle of power-hitting and nerve-wracking moments. Rilee Rossouw emerged as the shining star, leaving the Kings in despair with an unbeaten knock of 82 runs off just 37 deliveries. His astonishing boundary-hitting display , combined with some noteworthy performances from the top four Capitals’ batsmen, led to a 15-run victory and shattered the Kings’ dreams of making it to the playoffs. Even though Rossouw’s inning didn’t affect the Orange Cap, it was his captain David Warner who found a place back into the IPL 2023 Orange Cap list.
Warner shines again for Delhi Capitals
In a thrilling encounter between the Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings, it was the captain of the Capitals, David Warner, who played a pivotal role in guiding his team to victory. Warner’s crucial knock of 46 runs off 31 balls proved to be instrumental in securing the win for his side. With this impressive innings, Warner’s total tally in the tournament has now reached 430 runs in 13 matches, averaging 33.08. As a result, he has moved up to the seventh position in the IPL 2023 Orange Cap list, while Nitish Rana has slipped down to the eleventh spot.
Throughout his innings, Warner displayed his ability to find the gaps in the field and rotated the strike effectively. He unleashed his trademark shots, piercing the field with precision and occasionally clearing the boundary ropes. The opposition bowlers were left frustrated as War ner took control of the match and guided his team towards a competitive total.
With his outstanding performance, Warner’s name now finds a place in the prestigious IPL 2023 Orange Cap list. Sitting comfortably in the seventh position, he has showcased his consistency and ability to score runs consistently for his team.
Orange Cap list after PBKS vs DC Match 64:
Rank | player | team | Matches Played | run | Highest | Strike Rate | Average |
1. | Faf du Plessis | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 631 | 84 | 157.80 | 57.60 |
2. | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 13 | 576 | 101 | 146.19 | 48.00 |
3. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 575 | 124 | 166.18 | 47.92 |
4 | Devon Conway | Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 498 | 92* | 134.59 | 49.80 |
5. | Suryakumar Yadav | Mumbai Indians | 13 | 486 | 103* | 186.92 | 40.50 |
6. | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 438 | 82* | 131.53 | 39.82 |
7. | David Warner | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 430 | 65 | 128.74 | 33.08 |
8. | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 425 | 92 | 146.55 | 39.82 |
9. | Ishan Kishan | Mumbai Indians | 13 | 425 | 75 | 144.55 | 32.69 |
10. | Rinku Singh | Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 407 | 58* | 143.30 | 50.88 |
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