Season 16 of the Indian Premier League finally comes to an end. The most consistent IPL team, Chennai, lifted the trophy for the 5th time. Gujarat fell just short of making it 2 in 2 to start their IPL journey.
Let’s rewind the happenings of the IPL 2023 playoffs and see the changes in Sportiqo’s market.
Weekly Overview
Chennai posted 172 for 7 against Gujarat in the first qualifier. In reply, the Titans were bowled out for 157 as the Super Kings qualified for their 10th final in 14 seasons. In the Eliminator, Mumbai scored 182 for 8 against Lucknow before dismissing them for just 101. Gujarat posted a massive total of 233 runs against Mumbai in the second qualifier. In response, Mumbai were all out for just 171.
Now, the final was all set to be played between the 2 top teams on the points table. But the rain intervened, and the game was postponed to Monday. Gujarat batted first to set a target of 215. The rain came back, and a long delay revised the target to 171 in 15 overs. With 10 needed off 2, Ravindra Jadeja smashed a six and a four to seal the deal.
Top 3 Gainers of the Week
Underlying are the 3 top gainers of the playoff stage:
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Shubman Gill(↑33.09%)
In 3 matches, Gill amassed 210 runs while facing just 118 balls. He hit 18 fours and 11 sixes in these outings.
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Tilak Varma(↑19.61%)
With the help of 5 fours and as many sixes, Tilak scored 69 runs in just 36 balls. He batted twice in the final week of the IPL.
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Ravindra Jadeja(↑11.05%)
Jadeja faced 22 balls to score 37 crucial runs. He picked 3 boundaries and a maximum in these two games. With the ball in hand, he got 3 wickets in 8 overs while giving 56 runs.
Top 3 Losers of the Week
Let’s discuss the performances of the top 3 losers of the playoff phase:
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Krunal Pandya(↓38.79%)
He featured in only one game this week. After giving 38 runs without picking a wicket in 4 overs, he scored just 8 off 11.
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Mohammed Shami(↓29.07%)
Shami picked up 4 wickets in 3 matches, but he went for 98 runs in 10 overs.
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Rohit Sharma(↓22.47%)
Hitman’s poor season didn’t end well, as he got just 19 runs in his last 2 matches while consuming 17 deliveries.
Notable Performances
Let’s take a look at the top 3 performances of the playoffs:
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Shubman Gill 129(60) in Qualifier 2
Batting first, Gujarat got off to a flyer, thanks to Gill. He hammered 129 off just 60, along with 7 fours and 10 sixes. This innings took Gujarat to 233 for 3 in 20 overs as the opener grabbed 111.1 Sportiqo points.
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Devon Conway 47(25) in the Final
Chasing a target of 171 in just 15 overs, Chennai needed a solid start. Conway provided that with a rapid 47-run knock. He hit 4 fours and 2 sixes in his 25-ball stay. The left-hander was awarded 28 points for this innings.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad 60(44) in Qualifier 1
Gaikwad’s 60-run innings resulted in 24 points for him. He faced 44 balls to hit 7 fours and a six. He was the top scorer in the match as Chennai defended 172 runs against Gujarat.
Looking Ahead
With the end of IPL, our focus now shifts towards the T20 Blast 2023 League. So, buy the stocks of the top players in the competition right now and earn handsomely!
