IPL Orange Cap 2024: The Orange Cap leaderboard in IPL 2024 undergoes constant updates after each match. Introduced in 2008, a week into the inaugural IPL season, the concept awards a temporary orange cap to the leading run-scorer in the tournament. As the season progresses, the cap can change hands based on individual players’ performances.

As the curtains draw on the IPL 2024 season, it’s been one exhilarating ride from start to finish. With thrilling matches, outstanding performances, and nail-biting finishes, this tournament has truly been one for the books. From record-breaking centuries to last-over dramas, each match has kept fans on the edge of their seats.

We witnessed Virat Kohli’s masterful batting display as he clinched the Orange Cap for the second time, etching his name in the history books as the first Indian to achieve this feat twice.

Teams battled it out fiercely on the field, showcasing their skills and determination to emerge victorious. From the league stages to the playoffs, every moment was filled with excitement and anticipation.

As the dust settles and champions are crowned, the memories of IPL 2024 will linger on, reminding us of the passion, camaraderie, and sheer thrill of the game.

Here are the top five players who have scored the most runs in the tournament so far

1: Virat Kohli
With an impressive tally of 741 runs in 15 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 154.69, the RCB legend solidifies his position as the undisputed run machine of this season’s Indian Premier League. Kohli scripted history earlier as he completed 8000 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

2: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Gaikwad has admirably shouldered the responsibility of leading the defending champions, CSK. Despite this added pressure, he has maintained his consistent form with the bat. CSK will rely on their skipper to continue scoring big runs at the top of the order in the team’s remaining matches. So far, in 13 matches, Gaikwad has scored 583 runs at a strike rate of 147.50.

3: Riyan Parag
The young player from Rajasthan Royals has amassed 567 runs in 16 matches so far. With strike rate of 150+, Parag has been a dependable batter for RR. His team has already qualified for the IPL playoffs in this season of the tournament.

4: Travis Head
Travis Head, despite his initial promise, struggled to find form in the latter stages of the IPL 2024 tournament. Failing to make significant contributions in the crucial matches, including the IPL final, Head’s performance was not up to his usual standards. Hindered by a string of low scores, his absence from the scoreboard in the final proved costly for his team’s aspirations of lifting the trophy. Before playoffs, he was fantastic and scored 567 runs in 15 matches.

5: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, has been a pivotal player for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL. Known for his explosive batting and quick reflexes behind the stumps, Samson has consistently delivered match-winning performances. As the captain of RR, he has led by example, showcasing both his leadership skills and cricketing prowess. In 16 matches, he scored 531 runs.