IPL 2024: Most runs and Most wickets after Qualifier 2, SRH vs RR

IPL 2024 has witnessed thrilling cricketing action, with players showcasing their skills on the grand stage. As the tournament progresses, the race for the Orange and Purple Caps intensifies, highlighting individual brilliance amidst team efforts.

Orange Cap Standings in IPL 2024

Virat Kohli’s remarkable consistency with the bat has been the highlight of IPL 2024. Leading from the front for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli has silenced his critics with exceptional performances, accumulating a staggering 741 runs in 15 matches.

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Despite Chennai Super Kings (CSK) exit from the playoffs, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a revelation with the bat. Stepping into the captaincy role in place of MS Dhoni, Gaikwad has exhibited maturity beyond his years, amassing 583 runs in 14 matches.

Riyan Parag’s resurgence in IPL 2024 has been a delight for Rajasthan Royals (RR) fans. Finally living up to expectations, Parag has displayed maturity and composure under pressure, scoring 573 runs in 16 matches.

Travis Head’s aggressive style of play has made him a standout performer for his team. Head has consistently been among the most explosive batters in the league, accumulating 567 runs in 14 games.

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson demonstrated his batting prowess this season, amassing 531 runs in 16 games. However, in Qualifier 2 against SRH, he fell short, scoring only 10 runs.

IPL 2024: Orange Cap

No	Player	Team	R	Mat	BF	Avg	H.S	SR	4s	6s	100s	50s
1	Virat Kohli	RCB	741	15	479	61.75	113	154.7	62	38	1	5
2	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	583	14	413	53	108	141.16	58	18	1	4
3	Riyan Parag	RR	573	16	384	52.09	84	149.22	40	33	—	4
4	Travis Head	SRH	567	14	295	43.62	102	192.2	64	32	1	4
5	Sanju Samson	RR	531	16	346	48.27	86	153.47	48	24	—	5

IPL 2024 Purple Cap Standings

Harshal Patel has been phenomenal for Punjab Kings, becoming the first bowler to reach the 20-wicket mark this season. With 24 wickets in 14 matches, Patel has been a standout performer, especially in the death overs.

Jasprit Bumrah remains one of the most feared bowlers in the IPL. With 20 wickets in 13 matches, his performance against KKR was another reminder of his class and consistency.

Varun Chakravarthy’s unique bowling style has once again proven to be effective. Despite a shaky start, he now ranks among the top wicket-takers with 20 wickets in 14 matches.

T. Natarajan has been a consistent wicket-taker for SRH, with 19 wickets in 13 games. His ability to deliver at crucial moments has made him a valuable player for the team.

Avesh Khan claimed 3 wickets in Qualifier 2 against SRH, placing him fifth on the wicket-takers list with 19 wickets in 16 matches. Despite his impressive performance, his journey in the tournament ended following a decisive defeat by SRH.

IPL 2024: Purple Cap

No	Bowler	Team	Wkts	Mat	Ovs	BBI	Balls	Avg	Ecn	R	4-Fers	5-Fers
1	Harshal Patel	PBKS	24	14	49	3/15	294	19.88	9.73	477	—	—
2	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	20	13	51.5	5/21	311	16.8	6.48	336	—	1
3	Varun Chakravarthy	KKR	20	14	48	3/16	288	19.65	8.19	393	—	—
4	T Natarajan	SRH	19	13	49.2	4/19	296	22.95	8.84	436	1	—
5	Avesh Khan	RR	19	16	54.5	3/27	329	27.68	9.59	526	—