In the latest clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli, the skipper of RCB, further solidified his position atop the Orange Cap leaderboard with a blistering 27-run innings. Kohli’s aggressive performance propelled him to a total of 661 runs in 13 matches this season, firmly establishing him as the frontrunner for the coveted Orange Cap.
Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, closely follows Kohli on the list, having scored a commendable 583 runs in 13 matches. Gaikwad showcased his batting prowess with a resilient 42-run knock against the Rajasthan Royals earlier on Sunday, narrowing the gap between him and Kohli.
Travis Head of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) emerges as another strong contender for the Orange Cap, boasting an impressive tally of 533 runs in 11 matches. Head’s explosive batting style, coupled with an exceptional strike rate of 201.89, has been instrumental in SRH’s campaign this season, featuring one century and four half-centuries.
Young talent Sai Sudharsan has also made significant strides with the bat, amassing 527 runs in the tournament so far. Sudharsan, a left-handed batsman, recently showcased his potential with a sublime century against CSK, elevating his position in the Orange Cap standings.
Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals duo of Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag trail behind, occupying the fifth and sixth positions respectively. Samson, the RR captain, has accumulated 486 runs in the tournament, while Parag closely follows with 483 runs to his name. Despite a challenging outing against CSK, Samson reached a personal milestone by surpassing his previous best season’s tally of 484 runs. However, his innings was cut short, falling just short of a significant milestone.
As the IPL 2024 season progresses, the race for the Orange Cap intensifies, with Kohli leading the charge and a host of formidable contenders vying for the coveted title.
