IPL 2024: Most runs and Most wickets after Match 49, CSK vs PBKS

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 Leaders

Ruturaj Gaikwad has emerged as the frontrunner for the Orange Cap, displacing Virat Kohli from the top spot. Gaikwad’s scintillating form has seen him amass 509 runs in 10 games, boasting a stellar strike rate of 146.68. With four fifties and a magnificent hundred under his belt, Gaikwad’s contribution has been invaluable to his team, Chennai Super Kings.

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Despite being overtaken by Gaikwad, Virat Kohli remains a force to be reckoned with. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stalwart recently crossed the 500-run mark for the season, showcasing his trademark consistency and class with the bat.

The young left-hander from Gujarat Titans, Sai Sudarshan, has been a revelation in IPL 2024. His splendid performances have anchored the Titans’ batting lineup, with his latest knock of 84 runs further solidifying his position as one of the tournament’s top scorers.

KL Rahul has been a consistent performer with the bat, leading the Lucknow Super Giants from the front. Despite a modest outing in the recent match, Rahul’s tally of 406 runs in 10 games reflects his batting prowess and leadership qualities.

Dynamic Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been instrumental in his team’s success this season. Pant’s crucial contributions with the bat, including a well-crafted 27 in the latest encounter, have propelled him into the top five of the Orange Cap standings.

IPL 2024: Most Runs

No	Player	Team	R	Mat	BF	Avg	H.S	SR	4s	6s	100s	50s
1	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	509	10	347	63.63	108	146.69	53	15	1	4
2	Virat Kohli	RCB	500	10	339	71.43	113	147.49	46	20	1	4
3	Sai Sudharsan	GT	418	10	308	46.44	84	135.71	43	9	—	2
4	KL Rahul	LSG	406	10	284	40.6	82	142.96	37	15	—	3
5	Rishabh Pant	DC	398	11	251	44.22	88	158.57	31	24	—	3

IPL 2024: Purple Cap

Mumbai Indians’ pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, continues leading the Purple Cap race. With 14 wickets in 10 matches, Bumrah’s ability to deliver under pressure has been commendable despite his team’s mixed fortunes.

Chennai Super Kings’ Mustafizur Rahman has surged back among the top wicket-takers in IPL 2024. His recent two-wicket haul reaffirmed his importance to the CSK bowling attack, levelling his tally with Bumrah at 14 wickets.

Despite facing challenges, Punjab Kings’ Harshal Patel showcased his prowess with a brilliant three-wicket haul in the previous match. Patel’s total of 14 wickets highlights his impact as a key contributor to PBKS’s campaign.

Sri Lankan sensation Matheesha Pathirana has been a revelation for Chennai Super Kings. Despite featuring fewer games, Pathirana’s knack for picking up crucial wickets in the middle and death overs has earned him 13 in just six matches.

Rajasthan Royals’ leg-spin wizard Yuzvendra Chahal rounds off the top five in the Purple Cap race. Chahal’s 13 wickets in nine games underscore his importance as a strike bowler for RR.

IPL 2024: Most Wickets

No	Bowler	Team	Wkts	Mat	Ovs	BBI	Balls	Avg	Ecn	R	4-Fers	5-Fers
1	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	14	10	40	5/21	240	18.29	6.4	256	—	1
2	Mustafizur Rahman	CSK	14	9	34.2	4/29	206	22.71	9.26	318	1	—
3	Harshal Patel	PBKS	14	10	33	3/15	198	24.14	10.24	338	—	—
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	—