Published Mar 27, 2024, 11:59 pm IST
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.
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.
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 |
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:
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.
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 |
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