In the thrilling saga of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Orange and Purple Caps are coveted symbols of batting and bowling prowess, respectively. Let’s explore the latest standings and stellar performances of players vying for these prestigious accolades in the IPL 2024 season.

IPL 2024: Orange Cap Standings

The stalwart of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli, continues to dazzle with his consistent batting brilliance. He notched up an impressive 70 runs recently, steering his team to a resounding victory. Kohli also achieved a monumental feat by becoming the first batter to breach the 500-run mark this season.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, the skipper of Chennai Super Kings, has been in scintillating form with the bat. His stunning knock of 98 runs against SRH catapulted him to second in the run-scoring charts. Gaikwad’s masterclass with the willow has been instrumental in CSK’s campaign.

Emerging as a shining star for the Gujarat Titans, Sai Sudarshan’s left-handed prowess has been a revelation. His innings of 84 runs stabilized the Titans’ innings, showcasing his reliability at the crease.

The dynamic captain of Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant, has been a force to reckon with in the batting department. Pant’s knock on 27 runs against KKR added value to his team’s total. With an overall tally of 398 runs in 11 matches, Pant remains a vital asset for DC.

KKR’s explosive opener, Phil Salt, has been a nightmare for bowlers in IPL 2024. Salt has been a consistent run-scorer for his team, with 392 runs in 9 matches at an impressive average of 49.00.

IPL 2024: Most Runs

No	Player	Team	R	Mat	BF	Avg	H.S	SR	4s	6s	100s	50s
1	Virat Kohli	RCB	500	10	339	71.43	113	147.49	46	20	1	4
2	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	447	9	299	63.86	108	149.5	48	13	1	3
3	Sai Sudharsan	GT	418	10	308	46.44	84	135.71	43	9	—	2
4	Rishabh Pant	DC	398	11	251	44.22	88	158.57	31	24	—	3
5	Philip Salt	KKR	392	9	217	49	89	180.65	44	22	—	4

IPL 2024: Purple Cap Standings

Mumbai Indians’ ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, leads the bowling charts with his class and impact. With 14 wickets in 9 games, including stellar performances, Bumrah’s bowling prowess remains unmatched.

The Bangladeshi speedster Mustafizur Rahman has been a revelation for Chennai Super Kings. With 14 wickets in 8 games and an impressive average, Rahman has been a key wicket-taker for CSK.

After initial challenges, Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings has staged a remarkable resurgence. With 14 wickets in 9 games, Patel has proved his mettle in picking crucial wickets for his team.

Matheesha Pathirana’s impactful performances have been pivotal for the Chennai Super Kings. With 13 wickets in just 6 matches, Pathirana has emerged as a valuable asset for CSK’s bowling unit.

Rajasthan Royals’ spin wizard, Yuzvendra Chahal, continues to weave his magic on the field. With 13 wickets in 8 games, Chahal remains one of the premier spinners in the tournament.

IPL 2024: Most Wickets

No	Bowler	Team	Wkts	Mat	Ovs	BBI	Balls	Avg	Ecn	R	4-Fers	5-Fers
1	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	14	9	36	5/21	216	17.07	6.64	239	—	1
2	Mustafizur Rahman	CSK	14	8	30.2	4/29	182	21.14	9.76	296	1	—
3	Harshal Patel	PBKS	14	9	32	3/15	192	23.29	10.19	326	—	—
4	Matheesha Pathirana	CSK	13	6	22	4/28	132	13	7.68	169	1	—
5	Yuzvendra Chahal	RR	13	9	34	3/11	204	23.54	9	306	—