IPL 2024: Orange Cap and Purple Cap winner list ft. Virat Kohli

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 8 wickets in the final showdown at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chasing a modest target of 114 runs, the Shreyas Iyer-led side delivered a commanding performance, clinching victory in just 10.3 overs.

IPL 2024: Orange Cap Winner

In a remarkable display of consistency and brilliance, Virat Kohli became the first Indian cricketer to win the Orange Cap more than once in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) falling short of their title dreams, Kohli’s stellar performance stood out, making him the season’s top run-scorer with 741 runs in 15 matches.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, stepping into the captaincy role for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), amassed 583 runs in 14 matches. His mature approach and leadership were pivotal despite CSK’s exit from the playoffs. Gaikwad’s innings of 95 against the Kolkata Knight Riders stood out as a testament to his skill and composure.

Riyan Parag’s performance was a revelation for Rajasthan Royals (RR). With 573 runs in 16 matches, Parag finally lived up to the high expectations. His ability to score under pressure and match-winning knock of 78 against Punjab Kings highlighted his maturity and talent.

Travis Head was another standout performer known for his aggressive batting style. He scored 567 runs in 14 games, consistently providing explosive starts for his team. Head’s quickfire 90 off 45 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad was one of the most thrilling innings of the season.

Sanju Samson, the skipper of Rajasthan Royals, demonstrated his batting prowess by scoring 531 runs in 16 games. Despite falling short in the Qualifier 2, Samson’s leadership and batting were crucial for his team’s competitive performance.

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	15	296	40.5	102	191.55	64	32	1	4
5	Sanju Samson	RR	531	16	346	48.27	86	153.47	48	24	—	5

IPL 2024: Purple Cap Winner

Harshal Patel finished the season with 24 wickets in 14 matches, making him the tournament’s most successful bowler. His lethal yorkers and slower balls were key to his success, particularly in matches against top teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

Varun Chakravarthy of Kolkata Knight Riders was among the top bowlers with 21 wickets in 15 matches. His unique bowling style, combining mystery spin with accurate line and length, proved effective throughout the season. Chakravarthy’s 4 for 20 against Delhi Capitals was a highlight of his campaign.

Jasprit Bumrah, with 20 wickets in 13 matches, remained one of the most feared bowlers in the IPL. His performance against KKR, where he took 5 for 10, reminded him of his class and consistency, making crucial breakthroughs for Mumbai Indians.

T. Natarajan remained a reliable performer for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), taking 19 wickets in 14 games. Known for his accuracy and ability to bowl in the death overs, Natarajan’s contributions were vital in several tight matches.

Harshit Rana emerged as a key player for KKR, claiming 19 wickets in 13 matches. His performance in the final against SRH, where he took 2 crucial wickets, showcased his potential and prospects in the IPL.

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	Varun Chakravarthy	KKR	21	15	50	3/16	300	19.14	8.04	402	—	—
3	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	20	13	51.5	5/21	311	16.8	6.48	336	—	1
4	T Natarajan	SRH	19	14	51.2	4/19	308	24.47	9.06	465	1	—
5	Harshit Rana	KKR	19	13	42.1	3/24	253	20.16	9.08	383	—