The Royal Challengers are placed in the second position on the points table with five wins and two defeats in seven games. They also have a net run rate (NRR) of +1.101 and 10 points. The Capitals are in the seventh position with three wins and four losses in seven matches

Athiya Shetty cheered for KL Rahul after his unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings, sharing excited reactions online as his record-breaking IPL innings earned widespread praise from fans and the cricketing world