IPL 2024: Most runs and Most wickets after Match 50, SRH vs RR - Cricket Winner

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 List

Ruturaj Gaikwad has overtaken Virat Kohli to claim the Orange Cap in IPL 2024. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain showcased his batting prowess in a crucial match against Punjab Kings. Gaikwad’s composed innings of 62 runs from 48 balls helped CSK stabilize after a shaky start. With 509 runs in 10 games, including 4 fifties and a century, Gaikwad now leads the run-scoring charts.

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Despite Virat Kohli’s consistent performances, he finds himself in the second spot after Gaikwad’s stellar innings. Kohli, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has amassed 500 runs in 10 matches, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 147.49. With four fifties and a century to his name, Kohli remains a formidable contender for the Orange Cap.

Emerging talent Sai Sudarshan from Gujarat Titans (GT) continues progressing in IPL 2024. With 418 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 135.71, Sudarshan has been a revelation for his team. His two half-centuries contribute significantly to GT’s batting lineup, propelling him into the top ranks of the Orange Cap race.

Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag showcased his batting prowess with a stellar knock of 77 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This innings propelled him to the fifth position in the Orange Cap tally, with 409 runs in the tournament. Parag’s consistency and ability to score crucial runs under pressure make him a vital asset for RR.

Despite his impressive performances, Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) skipper KL Rahul narrowly missed out on the Orange Cap race. Rahul has accumulated 406 runs in 10 games at a strike rate 142.95. With three half-centuries to his name, Rahul’s contributions have been pivotal for LSG’s campaign in IPL 2024.

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	Riyan Parag	RR	409	10	257	58.43	84	159.14	30	25	—	4
5	KL Rahul	LSG	406	10	284	40.6	82	142.96	37	15	—	3

IPL 2024: Purple Cap List

Left-arm medium-pacer T. Natarajan has stood out for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. With 15 wickets in just 8 matches, Natarajan’s ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs has been commendable. His impressive economy rate of 8.96 adds further value to his bowling performances.

Despite Mumbai Indians’ struggles, Jasprit Bumrah has been a shining light in their bowling department. Bumrah has scalped 14 wickets in 10 matches, showcasing his class and consistency. With an economy rate of 6.40, Bumrah continues to trouble batters with his varied bowling skills.

Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been a key figure in the Chennai Super Kings’ bowling lineup. Although he remained wicketless in the recent match against Punjab Kings, Rahman’s overall contribution cannot be understated. With 14 wickets in 9 matches, Rahman remains a vital cog in CSK’s bowling arsenal.

Punjab Kings’ Harshal Patel may have had a quiet outing in the last match, but his overall performance in IPL 2024 has been noteworthy. Patel has accounted for 14 wickets in 10 games, maintaining his consistency as one of PBKS’s leading wicket-takers.

Despite missing the recent match, Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been a revelation in IPL 2024 .athirana has bagged 13 wickets in just 6 matches, displaying his ability to trouble batters with his deceptive pace and swing.

IPL 2024: Most Wickets

No	Bowler	Team	Wkts	Mat	Ovs	BBI	Balls	Avg	Ecn	R	4-Fers	5-Fers
1	T Natarajan	SRH	15	8	32	4/19	192	19.13	8.97	287	1	—
2	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	14	10	40	5/21	240	18.29	6.4	256	—	1
3	Mustafizur Rahman	CSK	14	9	34.2	4/29	206	22.71	9.26	318	1	—
4	Harshal Patel	PBKS	14	10	33	3/15	198	24.14	10.24	338	—	—
5	Matheesha Pathirana	CSK	13	6	22	4/28	132	13	7.68	169	1	—