On April 4, the IPL 2024 witnessed a fierce showdown between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Punjab secured a thrilling last-over victory, with their “accidental purchase,” Shashank Singh, named as the Player of the Match.
IPL is a high-scoring tournament and the leading run scorer gets an Orange Cap. Players aim to accumulate runs throughout the season to win the coveted Orange Cap.
Leading run-scorers after the GT vs PBKS clash
Despite Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) facing challenges in securing victories, their former captain, Virat Kohli, leads the Orange Cap list. Kohli is displaying an aggressive style of play and appears to be in excellent form this season. He has been taking on the bowlers with confidence and determination. Kohli boasts an impressive strike rate of 140 and an average of 67, having scored a remarkable 203 runs so far.
Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag secures the second position with a stunning performance, notching up 181 runs in just three matches. His strike rate of 160 and a remarkable average of 181 add to his brilliance. He has showcased remarkable consistency in his performance. Starting strong with 43 runs in the first match, he elevated his game with a sensational 84 in the second, and continued his stellar form with an unbeaten 54 in the third match.
Heinrich Klaasen from Hyderabad, the tournament’s leading six-hitter, has scored 167 runs in three matches with a strike rate of 219 and an average of 83. In the current tournament, Klaasen looks in his best form and scored a brilliant 34-ball 80 against MI.
In yesterday’s match against PBKS, Gill delivered the highest individual score of IPL 2024, remaining unbeaten with 89 runs off 48 balls. His total score for the tournament is 164 runs, with a strike rate of 159 and an average of 54.
Sai Sudharsan, who had an incredible season last year, continues to shine this year as well. Currently at the fifth position, he has scored 160 runs with a strike rate of 128 and an average of 40.