| April 1, 2024 at 12:09 AM
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just about thrilling matches and fierce competition; it’s also about recognizing individual brilliance through awards like the Orange and Purple Caps. Let’s take a closer look at the current standings for these prestigious awards in IPL 2024.
The Orange Cap is a symbol of batting excellence in the IPL, and it was awarded to the tournament’s highest run-scorer. Throughout the season, players showcase their batting prowess and accumulate runs to claim this coveted title.
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After the recent match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) Virat Kohli continues to dominate IPL 2024 with 181 runs. Kohli’s stellar performance, including an impressive knock of 83 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has propelled him to the top of the Orange Cap standings.
Heinrich Klaasen follows closely in second place with 167 runs, followed by Shikhar Dhawan of Punjab Kings (PBKS) with 137 runs. David Warner stands fourth with 130 runs. Riyan Parag completes the top five list of Orange Cap contenders in IPL 2024.
No | Player | Team | R | Mat | BF | Avg | H.S | SR | 4s | 6s | 100s | 50s |
1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 181 | 3 | 128 | 90.5 | 83 | 141.41 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 |
2 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 167 | 3 | 76 | 83.5 | 80 | 219.74 | 5 | 17 | — | 2 |
3 | Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 137 | 3 | 103 | 45.67 | 70 | 133.01 | 16 | 4 | — | 1 |
4 | David Warner | DC | 130 | 3 | 90 | 43.33 | 52 | 144.44 | 13 | 8 | — | 1 |
5 | Riyan Parag | RR | 127 | 2 | 74 | 127 | 84 | 171.62 | 8 | 9 | — | 1 |
The Purple Cap, on the other hand, is awarded to the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, highlighting the bowlers’ skill and ability to claim crucial wickets for their teams.
Following the DC vs. CSK match, Mustafizur Rahman from CSK emerged as the Purple Cap holder in IPL 2024 with seven wickets, including the dismissal of David Warner. Rahman’s exceptional bowling performance has earned him this prestigious title.
Mohit Sharma of Gujarat Titans (GT) comes in second place after his impressive 3-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Harshit Rana of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) slid down to third position. Followed by Matheesha Pathirana and Pat Cummins in fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
POS | Player | Team | Wkts | Runs | Ovr | BBF | Avg | EC | SR | 3w | 5w | Mdns |
1 | Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 7 | 106 | 12 | 4/29 | 15.14 | 8.83 | 10.28 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Mohit Sharma | GT | 6 | 93 | 12 | 3/25 | 15.50 | 7.75 | 12.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 5 | 88 | 12 | 2/21 | 17.60 | 7.33 | 14.40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
4 | Harshit Rana | KKR | 5 | 72 | 8 | 3/33 | 14.40 | 9.00 | 9.60 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | 4 | 60 | 8 | 3/31 | 15.00 | 7.50 | 12.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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