Updated On: 07 May, 2023 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit Sharma and Co. may have forged a stuttering start to the season with two defeats, but have crawled back their way into the mix with only four matches to go

Mumbai Indians (Pic: AFP)
As things stand halfway through the tournament at the moment, defending champions Gujarat Titans are seated atop the table with Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants trailing them at second and third respectively. The battle for the third and fourth spots continues to intensify with four teams sharing ten points, i.e. Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings, two at eight, i.e. Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. Sunrisers Hyderabad, meanwhile, are languishing at the bottom, having bagged only six points so far.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will play host to the four playoff matches of the Indian Premier League 2023. After the conclusion of the league stage on May 21, the four teams will travel to the two cities, where the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be played at Chepauk on May 23 and 24, while the world`s largest cricket stadium, in Ahmedabad, will conduct the Qualifier 2 and the Final on May 26 and 28.