IPL Orange Cap 2024

In the IPL eliminator, Rajasthan Royals (RR) broke their five-match winless streak by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by four wickets in the IPL 2024 Eliminator at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. This victory halted RCB's dream comeback, ending their six-game winning streak. RR now advances to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 in Chennai, with the winner meeting Kolkata Knight Riders in the final on Sunday.

Chasing 173, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dropped early by Cameron Green, and he capitalized by hitting three fours off Yash Dayal and combining with Tom Kohler-Cadmore to take boundaries off Mohammed Siraj. Kohler-Cadmore survived a drop by Glenn Maxwell but was soon dismissed by Lockie Ferguson with a slower yorker in the last over of the Power-play.

Jaiswal and Sanju Samson added three boundaries off Swapnil Singh, but Jaiswal fell attempting a scoop off Green, and Samson was stumped against Karn Sharma. Shimron Hetmyer began to settle RR’s nerves with a six off Green, while Riyan Parag hit an inside-out six and a ramped four in a 17-run 16th over. Hetmyer added two more fours off Dayal, bringing the equation to 19 off 18 balls.

However, Parag (36 off 26) was bowled by Siraj, and Hetmyer was caught off a leading edge three balls later, bringing a twist in the game. With 13 needed off 12 balls, Rovman Powell hit two consecutive fours off Ferguson and finished the chase with a lofted drive, ensuring RR’s progression.

RCB's batting faltered at crucial moments. Contributions from Virat Kohli (33), Rajat Patidar (34), and Mahipal Lomror (32) weren’t enough to set a daunting target, ending their innings at 172/8.

In the IPL 2024 Orange Cap race, Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli leads with 741 runs in 15 innings, making him the first batter to surpass the 700-run mark this season. Close behind is Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has accumulated 583 runs in 14 innings, though he failed to add to his tally in his most recent match. Riyan Parag's stellar performance against RCB has propelled him to third place with 567 runs. Travis Head has slipped to fourth position with 533 runs after scoring a duck against Kolkata Knight Riders. B Sai Sudharsan rounds out the top five, his maiden IPL century boosting his total to 527 runs.

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Experience the thrill of every boundary, six, and milestone moment as the Orange Cap race unfolds across iconic venues. From breathtaking centuries to nerve-wracking run chases, witness the drama and excitement that define the essence of T20 cricket.

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IPL Orange Cap FAQS

1. Who has won the most orange cap in IPL history?
A- David Warner, thrice, 2015, 2017 and 2019

2. Who won the orange cap in IPL 2023?
A- Shubman Gill from Gujarat Titans, he scored 890 runs

3. Which player has scored the most runs in IPL history?
A- Virat Kohli from RCB

4. What is the highest team total?
A - SRH scored 287/3 against RCB