The IPL moves into its third week of action, and we are still in the stage where teams are trying to get off the ground. While no team have played four matches yet, there are now no unbeaten teams left in the tournament.
Monday 10 April
Royal Challengers Bangalore 82/100 | Tie 25/1 | Lucknow Super Giants 1/1
RCB are back at home again on Monday and will be out to keep their unbeaten home record intact.
They face an ambitious Lucknow Super Giants team that will have their biggest stars available.
Kyle Mayers has been one of the big stars of the IPL so far and will again be the batter to watch among the LSG ranks.
RCB still depend heavily on the influence and contribution of Virat Kohli for better or for worse.
Verdict: Royal Challengers Bangalore 82/100
The Royal Challengers should be able to get over the line in front of their partisan support.
Tuesday 11 April
Delhi Capitals 23/20 | Tie 25/1 | Mumbai Indians 72/100
The Delhi Capitals are still looking for their first win in 2023 casting doubt on the leadership of Ricky Ponting and David Warner.
Mumbai Indians should be thrilled with the emergence of Tilak Varma but they need more from their established batters.
The Capitals now welcome their Proteas pace weapons, but it is their batting that creates the gravest concern.
Mumbai have more pressing concerns about their bowling thanks to the loss of Jasprit Bumrah.
Verdict: Mumbai Indians
The Indians should be good enough to keep the stuttering Capitals winless in Delhi.
Wednesday 12 April
Chennai Super Kings 82/100 | Tie 25/1 | Rajasthan Royals 1/1
CSK and the Royals meet as the two teams threatening to build some momentum and move ahead of the pack.
Yuzvendra Chahal is in very good touch right now and could be one of the most influential wrist spinners in the tournament.
Ruturaj Gakwad is the India star who has stepped up to be the new CSK hero but MS Dhoni is still around leading this unit.
With Jos Buttler threatening to get going, getting rid of the English skipper is the prized wicket amongst the Royals.
Verdict: Chennai Super Kings
This is shaping up to be the match of the week. My slight preference goes to the home side here.
Thursday 13 April
Punjab Kings 1/1 | Tie 25/1 | Gujarat Titans 82/100
Shikhar Dhawan has almost single-handedly uplifted the Punjab Kings so far this campaign.
The Gujarat Titans have seen the value of the immense experience and skill of spinner Rashid Khan.
The Titans have young but talented Indian batters ready to lift this team to victory.
Arshdeep Singh and Nathan Ellis have bowled well and formed a lethal new partnership.
Verdict: Gujarat Titans
The Titans are tipped to grab the win here.
