IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Travis Head dazzles into top 3 after cracking knock vs LSG, hot on heels with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli

The battle for the IPL's Orange Cap, awarded to the season's leading run-scorer, has seen some movement in the top five after the clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 8. SRH's star opener Travis Head's explosive knock of 89 runs against LSG propelled him past Sunil Narine and Sanju Samson to claim the third spot in the IPL 2024's leading run-scorers' list.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson sits in fourth place after his impactful 86-run knock against Delhi Capitals. Kolkata Knight Riders' all-rounder Sunil Narine, who has been consistent with the bat this season, maintains his position at number five, thanks to his recent 81-run performance against Lucknow Super Giants.

At the top of the leaderboard remains Royal Challengers Bangalore's batting stalwart Virat Kohli. Kohli comfortably holds onto the Orange Cap, despite scoring a relatively subdued 42 runs against Gujarat Titans.

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad retains the second position, although his 32-run knock against Punjab Kings wasn't enough to dethrone Kohli. The race for the Orange Cap promises to be exciting as the IPL season progresses.

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Updated list of batters who are in the contention for Orange Cap after SRH vs LSG encounter: 

1. 1. Virat Kohli (RCB): Virat Kohli is enjoying a stellar season, amassing 542 runs across 11 matches with a strike rate of 148.08. His outstanding performance includes four half-centuries and one century.
   2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Promoted to captain at the beginning of the season, the 27-year-old Ruturaj Gaikwad initially struggled with the bat but has since rebounded strongly. He has tallied 541 runs in 11 matches, boasting a strike rate of 147.01, and has hit four half-centuries and a century.
   3. Travis Head (SRH): Travis Head has electrified this IPL season with his aggressive play, scoring 533 runs in 11 matches at an impressive strike rate of 201.89. His record for the season includes four fifties and a century.
   4. Sanju Samson (RR): Sanju Samson has overcome past inconsistencies and now stands as the top run-scorer among wicketkeepers this season. In 11 games, he has scored 471 runs at a strike rate of 163.54 and has hit five half-centuries.
   5. Sunil Narine (KKR): Sunil Narine has thrived in his new role as the opening batsman for KKR, delivering solid performances and scoring 461 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 183.66. His achievements this season include three fifties and a century.

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