Another exciting weekend is coming up in the ongoing IPL 2023 season where we are going to witness a thrilling clash on Friday night and double-headers on Saturday and Sunday. Here, we shall take a look at how the outcomes of the matches might turn out to be.
May 5: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans
Top run-scorer prediction: Shubman Gill
Top wicket-taker prediction: Yuzvendra Chahal
Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans
Both teams are going into this contest on the back of losses in their last matches. But Gujarat Titans are still sitting at the top of the table, whereas Rajasthan Royals have slipped down to the fourth place having lost three of their last four games.
If the strengths of the two teams are considered, they are almost on par with each other in all departments. But the Titans have a better death bowling attack than the Royals and that gives them a crucial advantage heading into this contest.
May 6: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians
Top run-scorer prediction: Devon Conway
Top wicket-taker prediction: Ravindra Jadeja
Winner Prediction: Chennai Super Kings
The two teams have had contrasting fortunes in the last few games. While CSK are winless in their last three games, MI have stitched together consecutive victories. But Mumbai still find themselves placed in sixth position, whereas CSK are sitting in third place. But the difference is only one point and a win here can turn things around for Mumbai.
However, CSK's bowling unit has been in much better form than that of Mumbai. Moreover, their batters have really fired throughout this season and are expected to do so once again in this contest. Although this isn't a home game for them, CSK are still going to start as favourites to win this clash.
May 6: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Top run-scorer prediction: Faf du Plessis
Top wicket-taker prediction: Wanindu Hasaranga
Winner Prediction: RCB
Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at home in this match. The Capitals are sitting right at the bottom of the points table but they have stitched together three wins in their last four games. RCB, on the other hand, are sitting in fifth place and they have also won three out of their last four matches.
But RCB look much better placed to win this clash against the Capitals. The Delhi batting unit has struggled for form throughout the season whereas RCB's bowlers are firing in the last few games. RCB is expected to win this game by a huge margin.
May 7: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants
Top run-scorer prediction: Hardik Pandya
Top wicket-taker prediction: Mohammed Shami
Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans
The Titans and Super Giants have already locked horns once in this season, when the former emerged victorious, that too at Lucknow's den. They will now take on the Super Giants at home and are expected to complete the double over them.
Lucknow have really struggled this season against quality bowling sides and they are expected to do so once again. The Titans, on the other hand, have delivered consistent performances with both bat and ball, and that's why they will start this contest as the favourites.
May 7: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Top run-scorer prediction: Jos Buttler
Top wicket-taker prediction: R Ashwin
Winner Prediction: Rajasthan Royals
Both teams are pretty strong on paper, but the Royals are favourites to win going by their overall form this season. Their batting unit is easily capable of handling SRH's bowling attack. The SRH batters will also fine RR's bowling unit quite tough to deal with.
Experienced players like R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult are going to make life difficult for the SRH batters. That's why the Royals will start as the clear favourites to win this battle.