IPL 2024: Even after the seventh match, foreign players stick to purple, while Virat retains the Orange Cap.
IPL 2024 Orange and Purple Cap Update
Purple Cap Holders:
| Sr. No. | Player | Matches | Economy | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustafizur Rahman | 2 | 7.37 | 6 |
| 2 | Deepak Chahar | 2 | 8.12 | 3 |
| 3 | Harpreet Brar | 2 | 3.85 | 3 |
| 4 | Harshal Patel | 2 | 11.50 | 3 |
| 5 | Harshit Rana | 1 | 8.25 | 3 |
In the ongoing IPL 2024 tournament, CSK’s Mustafizur Rahman continues to hold the Purple Cap after taking a total of six wickets, including two crucial ones against Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2024 Orange Cap Holders:
| Sr. No. | Player | Matches | Average | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 2 | 49.00 | 98 |
| 2 | Sam Curran | 2 | 43.00 | 86 |
| 3 | Shivam Dubey | 2 | 256.00 | 85 |
| 4 | Sai Sudarshan | 2 | 41 | 82 |
| 5 | Sanju Samson | 1 | – | 82* |
Virat Kohli of the CSK team holds the Orange Cap with the highest runs scored, 98 runs in two matches, followed by Punjab Kings’ Sam Curran with 86 runs in two matches. CSK’s Shivam Dubey secured the third position by scoring 51 runs in the recent match, jumping ahead to clinch the Orange Cap.
Match Overview:
In the recent encounter, Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious against Gujarat Titans, securing a four-wicket win and topping the points table. Mustafizur Rahman’s exceptional bowling performance helped CSK retain the Purple Cap, while Virat Kohli’s consistent batting earned him the Orange Cap.
Playing XI:
Chennai Super Kings: Rituraj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Tusshar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravishrinivasan Sai Kishore, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Spencer Johnson
Read also: IPL 2024 Points Table: CSK Clinches Victory, Gujarat Titans Face Setback