IPL 2024: Most runs and Most wickets after Match 40, DC vs GT
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli leads the Orange Cap Holders list with 379 runs in 8 matches. Jasprit Bumrah leads the Purple Cap Holders list with 13 wickets in 7 games.
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just a cricket tournament but a spectacle showcasing the best talent worldwide. Among the various accolades awarded during the IPL season, the Orange Cap and the Purple Cap hold special significance. These caps are awarded to the player who scores the most runs and takes the maximum wickets, respectively, during the tournament.
Most Runs in IPL 2024
The race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 has been fiercely contested, with several players displaying exceptional batting performances. Let’s take a closer look at the top five run-scorers in the tournament:
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Despite Royal Challengers Bangalore’s mixed fortunes, Kohli has been in sublime form with the bat. With 379 runs from eight games at an average of 63.17 and a strike rate of 150.39, Kohli leads the run-scoring charts.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Gaikwad’s recent century against Lucknow Super Giants propelled him to second place in the run-scoring charts, with 349 runs.
- Rishabh Pant (DC): The Delhi Capitals skipper has consistently performed with the bat, scoring 88 runs off just 43 balls in the latest match and placing third on the Orange Cap tally.
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): Sudharsan has emerged as a crucial player for Gujarat Titans, scoring 334 runs in nine matches and playing a pivotal role in the team’s batting lineup.
- Travis Head (SRH): Head has been instrumental for Sunrisers Hyderabad, accumulating 324 runs in six games at an impressive average of 54.00 and a strike rate 216.00.
IPL 2024 Orange Cap Holder
| No | Player | Team | R | Mat | BF | Avg | H.S | SR | 4s | 6s | 100s | 50s |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 379 | 8 | 252 | 63.17 | 113* | 150.39 | 36 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 349 | 8 | 245 | 58.17 | 108* | 142.44 | 38 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant | DC | 342 | 9 | 212 | 48.86 | 88* | 161.32 | 27 | 21 | — | 3 |
| 4 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 334 | 9 | 259 | 37.11 | 65 | 128.96 | 35 | 5 | — | 1 |
| 5 | Travis Head | SRH | 324 | 6 | 150 | 54 | 102 | 216 | 39 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
Most Wickets in IPL 2024
In the bowling department, the competition for the Purple Cap has also been intense, with several bowlers making significant contributions to their teams’ success. Here are the top five wicket-takers in IPL 2024:
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performances have made him the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 13 wickets in eight games.
- Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): Chahal’s mastery of leg spin has earned him 13 wickets in eight games, placing him second in the wicket-taking charts.
- Harshal Patel (PBKS): Despite initial struggles, Patel has showcased his bowling prowess, picking up 13 wickets in the tournament so far.
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Yadav’s left-arm china-man bowling has been a valuable asset for Delhi Capitals, with 12 wickets in six matches.
- Mustafizur Rahman (CSK): Rahman’s ability to pick up crucial wickets has been instrumental for Chennai Super Kings. He has 12 wickets to his name.
IPL 2024 Purple Cap Holder
| No | Bowler | Team | Wkts | Mat | Ovs | BBI | Balls | Avg | Ecn | R | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 13 | 8 | 32 | 5/21 | 192 | 15.69 | 6.37 | 204 | — | 1 |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 13 | 8 | 30 | 3/11 | 180 | 20.38 | 8.83 | 265 | — | — |
| 3 | Harshal Patel | PBKS | 13 | 8 | 29 | 3/15 | 174 | 21.38 | 9.58 | 278 | — | — |
| 4 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 12 | 6 | 24 | 4/55 | 144 | 15.25 | 7.62 | 183 | 1 | — |
| 5 | Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 12 | 7 | 27.3 | 4/29 | 165 | 23.08 | 10.07 | 277 | 1 |
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