IPL 2024 Orange Cap, Purple Cap Update: Virat Kohli Remains The Leading Run Scorer, Jasprit Bumrah Is Still The Highest Wicket Taker - SEE FULL LIST BELOW

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah lead the orange and purple cap's race in IPL 2024 and take a look at the list of the top 5 leading run-scorers and leading wicket-takers of the Indian Premier League

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap, Purple Cap Update: Virat Kohli Remains The Leading Run Scorer, Jasprit Bumrah Is Still The Highest Wicket Taker - SEE FULL LIST BELOW
IPL 2024 Couldn't get better! In a recent clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC), KKR emerged victorious by a margin of 7 wickets, solidifying their position in the upper echelons of the points table. Currently seated at second place with 12 points and boasting an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.096, KKR is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the ongoing tournament. Conversely, DC finds themselves languishing at sixth place with 10 points and an NRR of -0.442, indicating a need for significant improvement to bolster their standing in the competition.

Speaking of the orange cap race, Virat Kohli, the talismanic captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), holds the feather in his hat as he continues to dazzle spectators with his stellar batting performances, becoming the first player to breach the 500-run milestone for the season. Leading the batting charts with 500 runs and notching up 4 fifties, Kohli's consistency has been a major driving force for RCB's campaign this season.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, the young captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has been a revelation with the bat, climbing to the second spot in the run-scoring charts after a splendid innings of 54 balls. His contribution has been instrumental in bolstering CSK's batting lineup and fortifying their position in the tournament.

Sai Sudharshan's exceptional batting displays for the Titans have earned him accolades, with the young left-hander emerging as a reliable run-scorer for the team. His consistent performances have been pivotal for the Titans' aspirations of making it to the playoffs.

Despite a setback in their recent encounter against KKR, Delhi Capitals' skipper Rishabh Pant showcased his prowess with the bat, storming back into the top five run-scorers with a brisk knock of 27 runs off 20 balls. Pant remains the highest scorer for DC this season, amassing 398 runs in 11 matches at an impressive strike rate of 158.56.

Phil Salt's match-winning innings for KKR propelled him into the top 10 run-scorers, securing the fifth position with a blistering knock of 68 runs off 33 balls. His contribution has been vital for KKR's success this season, with a tally of 392 runs in 9 matches at a staggering strike rate of 18.64.




In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah has been a standout performer for Mumbai Indians (MI), reclaiming the coveted Purple Cap with 14 wickets in 9 matches at an economy rate of 6.63. Mustafizur Rahman, the Bangladeshi pacer, has been a vital asset for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), matching Bumrah's tally of 14 wickets and playing a crucial role in CSK's bowling unit.

Despite a challenging season for Punjab Kings, Harshal Patel has showcased his prowess as a wicket-taking bowler, occupying the third position in the wicket-taking charts with 14 scalps in 9 games, albeit at a relatively higher economy rate of 10.18.

Matheesha Pathirana, the promising Sri Lankan bowler representing Chennai Super Kings, has been a revelation despite playing fewer matches, notching up 13 wickets in 6 games at an economy rate of 7.68, positioning himself just below the leading wicket-taker.

T Natarajan, the left-arm pacer for Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been instrumental in the team's success so far, featuring among the leading wicket-takers with 13 scalps in 7 matches. His consistent performances have bolstered Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling arsenal and played a crucial role in their fine run in the tournament.

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