IPL Clashes to Look Out For in 2023

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Cricket, in terms of fan-following, is second most popular in the world and first in India. There are millions of hardcore Indian cricket fans who love watching every major sports tournament or league, including domestic ones.

Besides offering them a chance to witness their favorite teams and players play thrilling matches, major tournaments also bring the opportunity for them to indulge in fantasy cricket. The cricket fantasy games help hardcore fans put their cricket-related analytical skills to the test and win exciting rewards, including real money.

The most popular domestic cricket tournament, the Indian Premier League, has already started. Like every year, some exciting matches are lined up to happen in the coming weeks. Here is a look at some of the most anticipated upcoming IPL clashes that every fan should look out for.

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IPL 2023 POINTS TABLE

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – 8th April 2023

The two most popular teams in the IPL franchise, namely Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, are all set to lock horns in the 12th match of the 2023 edition of the IPL. This encounter is generally referred to as the El Classico of IPL.

In the Indian Premier League so far, both teams have clashed against each other 34 times, out of which the Chennai Super Kings have won 14 games, and the Mumbai Indians have emerged victorious on 20 occasions.

This clash is highly anticipated for many reasons. For starters, it will give fans of the sport another chance to witness “Captain Cool,” aka Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and his team take on “Hitman” Rohit Sharma’s squad. Besides this, the match-up will let fans see S-tier T20 players like Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, and many others in action. Both teams have clinched the prestigious IPL title multiple times, but their hunger for winning more makes them perform exceptionally on the field.

Only time will tell whether CSK will one-up MI or the latter will increase their lead in terms of head-to-head face-offs.

MI VS CSK Head to Head in IPL

CSK	TOTAL MATCHES	MI
	35
15	WON	20
20	LOST	15
0	NRR	0
218	HS	219
79	LS	103

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MI vs CSK Head-to-Head IPL Matches | Records | Stats from 2008-2023

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians – 16th April 2023

The rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the most popular in the history of the Indian Premier League. Like CSK, KKR also trails behind Mumbai Indians in terms of victories. So far, in IPL, KKR and MI have played against each other 31 times, out of which the Kolkata side has only won 9 matches, whereas Mumbai has clinched victory in 22 games.

Both sides’ squads are looking extra strong, thanks to the presence of both foreign and Indian star players. The MI squad has hard hitters like skipper Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, whereas their bowling lineup includes S-tier bowlers like Jofra Archer and Jason Berendrorff. Like the Mumbai side, KKR does not lack firepower in any department. With exceptional batters like Nitish Rana and David Wiese and exceptional bowlers like Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, it is safe to assume that Mumbai Indians will face tough competition.

MI VS KKR Head to Head in IPL

KKR	TOTAL MATCHES	MI
	32
8	WON	24
24	LOST	8
0	NRR	0
232	HS	210
67	LS	68

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – 20th April 2023

On 20th April, two of the most stacked teams in IPL – namely Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore – will face each other. This match-up will give the Bangalore side another chance to defeat their arch-rivals Bangalore and reduce the difference between their respective wins in head-to-head clashes.

In IPL history, Bangalore and Punjab have played against each other in 30 matches, with the former winning 13 and the latter 17. In terms of teams, both teams have amazing talents in all departments. The Bangalore side has world-class players like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj, whereas the Punjab Side has renowned names like Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Sikander Raza, etc. Like all other times these teams have clashed, this time will also be a treat for fans where the fans can witness a high-scoring encounter.

PBKS VS RCB Head to Head in IPL

PBKS	TOTAL MATCHES	RCB
	31
16	WON	15
15	LOST	16
0	NRR	0
232	HS	226
88	LS	84

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IPL 2023 STATS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | MOST SIXES | MOST CATCHES

Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals – 2nd May 2023

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans will clash for only the second time in IPL history on 2nd May. This will be a match to look out for since Delhi Capitals will put everything they have into taking revenge for the loss they suffered against the Gujarat side. The lineups of both teams are filled with players who have proved themselves in their respective fields. Starting with the Gujarat side, the team has players like David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, etc. On the other hand, the Delhi side’s roster is filled with stars like David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje, etc.

DC VS GT Head to Head in IPL

DC	TOTAL MATCHES	GT
	3
1	WON	2
2	LOST	1
0	NRR	0
162	HS	171
130	LS	125

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants – 13th May

Sunrisers Hyderabad has been a part of the IPL franchise since the first edition. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants is a new team that became a part of the IPL a few years ago. However, despite being new, the team has proven its caliber multiple times in the previous IPL seasons.

This year’s match-up between the Lucknow and Hyderabad sides will be one to look out for because the Hyderabad side will be looking to pay back the Lucknow side for the loss the latter inflicted on them in the only match they played against each other in IPL history. Both teams have star-studded lineups. The Hyderabad side has players like Aiden Markram, Harry Brook, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, etc., whereas the Lucknow side’s squad consists of players like KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Avesh Khan, etc. Any cricket fan who loves watching exciting IPL clashes should not miss out on the highly-anticipated clashes mentioned above.