The IPL 2024 started on March 22, concludes with the final on May 26 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Moreover, apart from the title of champion, the team that wins the competition is given various awards. The player with the most runs in the competition will be the one wearing the Orange Cap during matches. However, the player who finishes the 2024 Indian Premier League season with the highest number of runs will be the one taking home the prestigious Orange Cap. In this blog article, let's examine the IPL 2024 top scorers with the orange cap.
Orange Cap in IPL 2024: Highest Run Scorers
After PBKS vs. CSK Match 53 in IPL 2024, RCB's great batsman Virat Kohli has amassed 542 runs and claimed the lead in the Orange Cap race. His outstanding play this season has been a major factor in determining his team's batting order. His first century of IPL 2024 came against the Rajasthan Royals during Match 19 in Jaipur, where he scored an unbeaten 113 runs from 72 deliveries with the help of 12 fours and four sixes. He has scored 542 runs in 11 games and is still going strong.
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has ascended to the second position on the Orange Cap leaderboard, courtesy of his impressive knock of 62 runs off 48 deliveries in Match 49 against PBKS. With a remarkable average of 147.41, Gaikwad has accumulated 541 runs in 11 matches. In this IPL, Gaikwad has amassed 104 runs and four half-centuries. It's interesting to note that he is now the first player in the IPL 2024 to hit 50 boundaries.
Sunil Narine, the all-rounder for the Kolkata Knight Riders, has made a surprising entry into the Orange Cap Race. He has been given the chance to open the innings for his team and has been wreaking havoc on bowling lineups. He is now third on the scoreboard with 461 runs after 11 innings. He has a great average of 41.91 and an amazing strike rate of 183.67.
List of IPL 2024 Highest Run Scorers:
HS - Highest Score*
Runs |
HS |
Innings |
50s |
100s |
Fours |
Sixes |
||
Virat Kohli |
(RCB) |
542 |
113* |
12 |
4 |
1 |
48 |
24 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
(CSK) |
541 |
108* |
11 |
4 |
1 |
57 |
16 |
Sai Sudharsan |
(GT) |
424 |
84 |
11 |
2 |
0 |
43 |
9 |
Riyan Parag |
(RR) |
409 |
84 |
10 |
4 |
0 |
30 |
25 |
KL Rahul |
(LSG) |
406 |
82 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
37 |
15 |
Rishabh Pant |
(DC) |
398 |
88* |
11 |
3 |
0 |
31 |
24 |
Phil Salt |
(KKR) |
397 |
89 |
10 |
4 |
0 |
45 |
22 |
Travis Head |
(SRH) |
396 |
102 |
9 |
3 |
1 |
46 |
22 |
Sanju Samson |
(RR) |
385 |
82* |
10 |
4 |
0 |
36 |
17 |
Sunil Narine |
(KKR) |
380 |
109 |
9 |
2 |
1 |
40 |
24 |
Rules for IPL 2024 Orange Cap
- The player with the highest runs scored throughout the season will get the IPL 2024 Orange Cap.
- As long as they continue to lead the competition in runs scored, the player with the orange cap may wear it while playing.
- If there is a tie in runs between two or more players, the one with the better strike rate will receive the Orange Cap.
- If an opposing player surpasses the current Orange Cap holder's run tally, the previous holder can continue wearing the Cap until the end of that specific innings.
Conclusion
The
race for the Orange Cap in the 2024 Indian Premier League has been intense. The
top-order batsmen have been in great form. Virat Kohli is currently leading the
race for the Orange Cap. Sunil Narine and Ruturaj Gaikwad are closely following
him. The tournament is expected to produce great batting performances and close
matches as it progresses.
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