In the ever-exciting world of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket, the battle for supremacy isn’t just between teams but also among individual players. With every match, cricketers vie for the prestigious Orange Cap, awarded to the tournament’s top run-scorer, and the Purple Cap, given to the highest wicket-taker.

IPL 2024: Orange Cap Standings

Virat Kohli, the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, reclaimed the Orange Cap with a stellar performance, accumulating 542 runs in 11 games. Kohli’s recent innings of 42 runs off 17 balls further solidified his position at the top of the run-scoring chart.

Ruturaj Gaikwad from Chennai Super Kings closely follows Kohli, falling just 1 run short of the top spot. Gaikwad’s consistent batting display throughout IPL 2024 has earned him 541 runs in 11 games, with an impressive strike rate of 146.68.

Sunil Narine, known for his mystery spin, has also showcased his batting prowess in IPL 2024. With 461 runs in 11 games at a staggering strike rate 183.66, Narine has been a valuable asset for Kolkata Knight Riders as both a bowler and an explosive opener.

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul continues to dominate the batting charts with 431 runs in 11 games. Rahul’s consistent performances at a strike rate of 141.31 have been instrumental in LSG’s campaign in IPL 2024.

Phil Salt, the opening batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, showcased his prowess with a sensational innings of 32 runs off 15 balls. Salt’s contribution propelled him back into the top 5 of the Orange Cap standings, with 429 runs in 11 matches.

IPL 2024: Most Runs

No	Player	Team	R	Mat	BF	Avg	H.S	SR	4s	6s	100s	50s
1	Virat Kohli	RCB	542	11	366	67.75	113	148.09	48	24	1	4
2	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	541	11	368	60.11	108	147.01	57	16	1	4
3	Sunil Narine	KKR	461	11	251	41.91	109	183.67	46	32	1	3
4	KL Rahul	LSG	431	11	305	39.18	82	141.31	40	15	—	3
5	Philip Salt	KKR	429	11	234	42.9	89	183.33	50	23	—	4

IPL 2024: Purple Cap Standings

Despite Mumbai Indians’ struggles, Jasprit Bumrah has been exceptional with the ball, claiming 17 wickets in 11 matches. Bumrah’s economy rate of 6.40 reflects his class and consistency in IPL 2024.

Punjab Kings’ leading wicket-taker, Harshal Patel, showcased his bowling prowess with a three-wicket haul against Chennai Super Kings. Patel’s tally of 17 wickets in 11 games highlights his impact on PBKS’s bowling attack.

Varun Chakaravarthy, Kolkata Knight Riders’ mystery spinner, has been impressive, taking 16 wickets in 11 games. Chakaravarthy’s ability to take crucial wickets has been essential for KKR’s success in IPL 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s left-arm bowler, T. Natarajan, has been impactful with 15 wickets in eight matches. Natarajan’s recent performances have played a significant role in SRH’s bowling department.

Arshdeep Singh, the speedster for Punjab Kings, has been influential with 15 wickets in 11 matches. Singh’s ability to take essential wickets has been vital for PBKS’s bowling attack.

IPL 2024: Most Wickets

No	Bowler	Team	Wkts	Mat	Ovs	BBI	Balls	Avg	Ecn	R	4-Fers	5-Fers
1	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	17	11	43.5	5/21	263	16.12	6.25	274	—	1
2	Harshal Patel	PBKS	17	11	37	3/15	222	21.29	9.78	362	—	—
3	Varun Chakravarthy	KKR	16	11	40	3/16	240	21.88	8.75	350	—	—
4	T Natarajan	SRH	15	8	32	4/19	192	19.13	8.97	287	1	—
5	Arshdeep Singh	PBKS	15	11	39.2	4/29	236	26.4	10.07	396	1