IPL 2024: Know everything about Orange Cap and Purple Cap

Apr 16, 2024 Anita Santosh

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[{"selector":"#anim-fff3bfd5-0c41-40e6-b8a9-6d22513612cb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Champions receive a substantial reward of Rs 20 crore, with the runners-up securing Rs 13 crore. Teams finishing third and fourth are rewarded handsomely, earning Rs 7 crore and Rs 6.5 crore respectively. Learn more