Published Apr 11, 2024, 12:58 am IST
As the IPL 2024 season unfolds, the battles for the prestigious Orange and Purple Caps have intensified, showcasing the exceptional talents of the tournament’s batting and bowling superstars.
The Orange Cap, a symbol of batting prowess, has found a worthy bearer in Virat Kohli, the talismanic leader of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With an impressive tally of 316 runs, Kohli has outshone his contemporaries, exhibiting his class and experience on the grandest stage.
Trailing closely behind Kohli is the rising star Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals, who has amassed 254 runs, showcasing his talent and hunger for success. Shubhman Gill of the Gujarat Titans has also etched his name among the elite, scoring 255 runs and occupying the third spot in the Orange Cap race.
Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals skipper, has risen to the fourth position with 246 runs, highlighting his leadership by example. Sai of GT is standing in the fifth position with 226 runs.
No | Player | Team | R | Mat | BF | Avg | H.S | SR | 4s | 6s | 100s | 50s |
1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 316 | 5 | 216 | 105.33 | 113 | 146.3 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
2 | Riyan Parag | RR | 261 | 5 | 165 | 87 | 84 | 158.18 | 17 | 17 | — | 3 |
3 | Shubman Gill | GT | 255 | 6 | 168 | 51 | 89 | 151.79 | 19 | 9 | — | 2 |
4 | Sanju Samson | RR | 246 | 5 | 156 | 82 | 82 | 157.69 | 24 | 10 | — | 3 |
5 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 226 | 6 | 177 | 37.67 | 45 | 127.68 | 23 | 3 | — | — |
On the bowling front, the Purple Cap, a testament to a bowler’s skill and tenacity, has found its rightful owner in Yuzvendra Chahal of the Rajasthan Royals. With 10 wickets from just five games, Chahal has reclaimed the top spot, weaving his magic with guile and precision. His ability to outfox batters and deliver in crucial moments has been a hallmark of his performances, making him a formidable force in the IPL 2024 campaign.
Closely trailing Chahal is the ever-reliable Mustafizur Rahman of the Chennai Super Kings, who has dropped to the second position after the nail-biting encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
Arshdeep Singh of the Punjab Kings has risen to the third spot, showcasing his ability to strike at crucial junctures, while Mohit Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed occupy the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, keeping the Purple Cap race tantalizingly close.
No | Bowler | Team | Wkts | Mat | Ovs | BBI | Balls | Avg | Ecn | R | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 10 | 5 | 18 | 3/11 | 108 | 13.2 | 7.33 | 132 | — | — |
2 | Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 9 | 4 | 16 | 4/29 | 96 | 14.22 | 8 | 128 | 1 | — |
3 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 8 | 5 | 18.2 | 4/29 | 110 | 20 | 8.73 | 160 | 1 | — |
4 | Mohit Sharma | GT | 8 | 6 | 23 | 3/25 | 138 | 27 | 9.39 | 216 | — | — |
5 | Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 7 | 5 | 20 | 2/21 | 120 | 24.29 | 8.5 | 170 | — |
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