Published Apr 8, 2024, 11:38 pm IST
In the exhilarating Indian Premier League (IPL), amidst the fierce competition, two coveted awards stand out—the Orange Cap and the Purple Cap. These caps serve as badges of honor, recognizing the top performers in batting and bowling, respectively.
The Orange Cap holds immense significance as it epitomizes the batsman’s ability to amass runs consistently throughout the tournament. It showcases their contribution to their team’s success and their dominance on the field.
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Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore continues to assert his dominance, retaining the Orange Cap with a staggering tally of 316 runs in IPL 2024. Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans has surged up the Orange Cap tally, claiming the second spot with an impressive total of 191 runs in just 5 games. Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals maintains his position in the top three, showcasing remarkable consistency with the bat throughout the tournament. Shubman Gill, the skipper of Gujarat Titans, has exhibited stellar performance, elevating himself to the fourth position with a commendable tally of 183 runs. Nicholas Pooran has stormed into the top five, displaying remarkable form with a total of 178 runs in just 4 matches.
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 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 191 | 5 | 148 | 38.2 | 45 | 129.05 | 20 | 2 | — | — |
3 | Riyan Parag | RR | 185 | 4 | 117 | 92.5 | 84 | 158.12 | 14 | 12 | — | 2 |
4 | Shubman Gill | GT | 183 | 5 | 124 | 45.75 | 89 | 147.58 | 13 | 7 | — | 1 |
5 | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 178 | 4 | 105 | 178 | 64 | 169.52 | 8 | 15 | — | 1 |
Similarly, the Purple Cap is revered among bowlers, signifying their knack for taking wickets and disrupting the opposition’s batting lineup. It underscores their crucial role in shaping the outcome of matches and their effectiveness under pressure.
Mustafizur Rahman of Chennai Super Kings reclaimed the Purple Cap with a stellar performance, securing 2 wickets and boosting his total tally to 9 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal from Rajasthan Royals poses a stiff challenge, closely trailing behind Rahman with 8 wickets in 4 matches. Khaleel Ahmed of Delhi Capitals holds the third spot with 7 wickets, showcasing his valuable contribution to his team’s bowling attack. Mohit Sharma has displayed consistency in his performance, securing a spot in the top five Purple Cap holders with his commendable bowling display. Gerald Coetzee has made a significant impact with his bowling, completing the top five list of Purple Cap holders in IPL 2024.
No | Bowler | Team | Wkts | Mat | Ovs | BBI | Balls | Avg | Ecn | R | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
1 | Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 9 | 4 | 16 | 4/29 | 96 | 14.22 | 8 | 128 | 1 | — |
2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 8 | 4 | 14 | 3/11 | 84 | 11.13 | 6.36 | 89 | — | — |
3 | Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 7 | 5 | 20 | 2/21 | 120 | 24.29 | 8.5 | 170 | — | — |
4 | Mohit Sharma | GT | 7 | 5 | 19 | 3/25 | 114 | 23.57 | 8.68 | 165 | — | — |
5 | Gerald Coetzee | MI | 7 | 4 | 14.3 | 4/34 | 87 | 22 | 10.62 | 154 | 1 |
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