Orange Cap IPL 2024 Race Update
Virat Kohli leads the race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 with an impressive tally of 181 runs, setting a strong pace for the rest of the tournament. He is closely followed by Heinrich Klaasen and Riyan Parag.
After a stellar performance in the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 30, former RCB captain Virat Kohli has ascended to the top position in the Orange Cap race for IPL 2024. In 2016, Kohli clinched his first Orange Cap, and this season, he aims to repeat this achievement.
The Orange Cap is awarded to the tournament’s top run-scorer, making it one of the most prestigious accolades in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Throughout the season, players showcase their batting prowess to vie for the coveted Orange Cap. Here’s a breakdown of the top scorers in IPL 2024 so far:
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Leading the pack with 181 runs, Kohli boasts an average strike rate of 141 and an impressive average of 90. His unbeaten knock of 83 off 59 balls* against KKR was embellished with four sixes and four boundaries.
- Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad): Holding the second position, Klaasen has amassed 143 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 226.
- Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals): Initially rising to fame with a stunning 85 not out off 45 balls against DC, Parag now occupies the third spot with 127 runs and a strike rate of 171.
- Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals): The Royals’ skipper secures the fourth position with 97 runs and a strike rate in the 146th percentile.
- Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad): Holding the fifth spot, Sharma has accumulated 95 runs with a strike rate of 226.
- Tilak Varma (Mumbai Indians): Ranked sixth, Varma has scored 90 runs in two games.
- Dinesh Karthik (RCB): Now occupying the seventh position, Karthik has recorded 86 runs with an impressive strike rate of 195.
- Sam Curran (Punjab Kings): Dropping to eighth place, Curran has contributed 86 runs to PBKS’s campaign.
- Shivam Dube (Chennai Super Kings): In ninth place, Dube has scored 85 runs in just two games.
- Phil Salt (Kolkata Knight Riders): Making his presence felt at the tenth spot, Salt has accumulated 84 runs.
As the tournament progresses, the competition for the Orange Cap intensifies, promising exhilarating performances from the top contenders. Stay tuned for further updates on the Orange Cap race in IPL 2024!