IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Sanju Samson Shines Bright
In the aftermath of the intense double-header match on Sunday, the Orange Cap found its first bearer in the form of Rajasthan Royals’ captain, Sanju Samson. Samson’s blistering knock of an unbeaten 82 runs off 53 balls against Lucknow Super Giants propelled him to the top of the batting charts. With a strike rate of 157.00, including 3 fours and 6 sixes, Samson showcased his prowess and claimed the coveted Orange Cap for IPL 2024.
Orange Cap Holder – Top Performers:
| Player | Matches | Strike Rate | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 1 | 157.00 | 82* |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 256.00 | 64* |
| Nicholas Pooran | 1 | 156.00 | 64* |
| Henrik Klassen | 1 | 217.24 | 63 |
| Sam Curran | 1 | 134.00 | 63 |
IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Mustafizur Leads the Bowling Charts
In the race for the Purple Cap, Mustafizur Rahman from Chennai Super Kings has taken the early lead with a stellar performance in the opening match. Rahman’s economy rate of 7.25 and impressive haul of 4 wickets have established him as the front-runner for the coveted Purple Cap. However, closely trailing behind is Jasprit Bumrah from Mumbai Indians, who have surged to the second position with three crucial wickets.
Purple Cap Holder – Top Performers:
| Bowler | Matches | Economy | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 1 | 7.25 | 4 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 1 | 3.00 | 3 |
| T Natarajan | 1 | 8.00 | 3 |
| Harshit Rana | 1 | 8.25 | 2 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 1 | 5.00 | 2 |
As the tournament progresses, the battle for the Orange and Purple Caps will intensify, promising thrilling performances and fierce competition among the players vying for these prestigious titles.
Read also: IPL 2024 Points Table Shake-Up
