Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL) has commenced with a bang. The tournament is in full swing, with eight matches already completed by March 27. One of the most exciting aspects for fans is tracking the performance of players vying for the prestigious Orange and Purple Caps, which signify the highest run-scorer and wicket-taker in the IPL season.

Orange Cap Holders in IPL 2024

The battle for the Orange Cap, awarded to the highest run-scorer in the IPL, is fiercely contested among talented batters. As of the latest update, the top contenders in IPL 2024 include:

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Heinrich Klaasen from Sunrisers Hyderabad currently leads the race for the Orange Cap with a stellar performance. Klaasen has accumulated 143 runs in two games, showcasing his batting prowess and dominance on the field.

Following closely behind is the legendary Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli has displayed consistent form in IPL 2024, accumulating 98 runs in two matches.

Abhishek Sharma, another talented batsman from Sunrisers Hyderabad, has surged to third place in the race for the Orange Cap. Abhishek Sharma has amassed 95 runs in the tournament so far, establishing himself as a critical player for SRH.

In fourth place is Sam Curran, who has showcased his all-round skills in IPL 2024. Curran has contributed significantly with the bat, scoring 86 runs in two matches.

Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals rounds off the top five contenders for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024. Samson has displayed glimpses of his batting prowess, accumulating 82 runs in the tournament.

Most Runs in IPL 2024

No	Player	Team	R	Mat	BF	Avg	H.S	SR	4s	6s	100s	50s
1	Heinrich Klaasen	SRH	143	2	63	143	80	226.98	4	15	—	2
2	Virat Kohli	RCB	98	2	69	49	77	142.03	11	3	—	1
3	Abhishek Sharma	SRH	95	2	42	47.5	63	226.19	7	9	—	1
4	Tilak Varma	MI	89	2	53	44.5	64	167.92	3	7	—	1
5	Sam Curran	PBKS	86	2	64	43	63	134.38	9	1	—	1

Purple Cap Holders in IPL 2024

The battle for the Purple Cap, awarded to the highest wicket-taker in the IPL, is equally intense among bowlers. Here are the top performers in IPL 2024:

1. Mustafizur Rahman (RR)

Mustafizur Rahman holds the Purple Cap with an exceptional performance in IPL 2024. Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, occupies the second spot in the race for the Purple Cap. Harpreet Brar from Punjab Kings has impressed with his bowling performances in IPL 2024. Brar has showcased his skill and accuracy, claiming two wickets in the tournament. His ability to bowl economical spells and take crucial wickets adds depth to the PBKS bowling lineup.

Kagiso Rabada, another key player for Punjab Kings, shares the spot with Harpreet Brar in the race for the Purple Cap. T. Natarajan is on the fifth place.

Most Wickets in IPL 2024

No	Bowler	Team	Wkts	Mat	Ovs	BBI	Balls	Avg	Ecn	R	4-Fers	5-Fers
1	Mustafizur Rahman	CSK	6	2	8	4/29	48	9.83	7.38	59	1	—
2	Harpreet Brar	PBKS	3	2	7	2/13	42	9	3.86	27	—	—
3	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	3	2	8	3/14	48	16.67	6.25	50	—	—
4	Kagiso Rabada	PBKS	3	2	8	2/23	48	19.67	7.38	59	—	—
5	T Natarajan	SRH	3	1	4	3/32	24	10.67	8	32