IPL 2024 Orange Cap Centuries Shake Up Orange Cap Race
The 39th match of IPL 2024 between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants witnessed a thrilling battle of centuries, significantly impacting the Orange Cap race. CSK’s captain, Rituraj Gaikwad, displayed exceptional batting prowess, scoring a magnificent 108 runs off 60 balls, including 12 fours and 3 sixes. Meanwhile, Marcus Stoinis of Lucknow Super Giants stole the show with an unbeaten 124 runs off 63 balls, comprising 13 fours and 6 sixes. With nine centuries scored in the tournament so far, the race for the Orange Cap has become more intense and colorful.
Top Contenders in the Orange Cap Race
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s stalwart, Virat Kohli, continues to lead the Orange Cap race with an impressive tally of 379 runs in 8 matches, including a century and two fifties. Following closely behind is Rituraj Gaikwad, who has climbed to the second position with 349 runs in 8 matches, featuring one century and two fifties. Travis Head of Sunrisers Hyderabad occupies the third spot with 324 runs in 6 matches, also boasting a century and two fifties. Rian Parag from Rajasthan Royals secures the fourth position, while his teammate and skipper, Sanju Samson, holds the fifth spot with 318 and 314 runs, respectively.
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IPL 2024 Orange Cap Rohit Sharma’s Exit from Top 5
The thrilling performances in the 39th match have resulted in a significant reshuffle in the Orange Cap standings, leading to Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from the top 5. Shivam Dubey’s explosive half-century propelled him to the sixth position with 311 runs, surpassing Rohit Sharma, who now sits in seventh place with 303 runs. With tough competition ahead, Rohit Sharma will need a remarkable performance to reclaim his position among the top contenders for the Orange Cap
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