IPL Orange Cap 2024: Shubman Gill breaks into top 5 despite flop show against DC, Kohli unscathed on top; check full list here

Orange Cap: Shubman Gill replaced Rohit Sharma from fifth spot in the most run-scorers' list in the ongoing IPL 2024 despite his flop batting show against DC.

Profile

Abhijeet Kumar Singh

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

Highlights:

Shubman Gill stormed into top 5 of the leading run-scorers; list of IPL 2024.

Shubman Gill displaced Rohit Sharma from no.5 spot to heat up Orange Cap race.

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) cruised to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a lopsided IPL 2024 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, April 17. Gujarat's batting faltered entirely, collapsing to a meager 89 runs after just 17.3 overs. In reply, the Capitals chased down the target effortlessly in a mere 8.5 overs. While the low scoring affair didn't significantly impact the IPL's Orange Cap standings, there was an interesting twist for Gujarat captain Shubman Gill. Despite managing only eight runs himself, Gill's position improved in the leaderboard. Apparently he displaced former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma from fifth place in the standings.

 

Let's have a look at the list of batters who are in Orange Cap contention:

 

  1. 1. Virat Kohli (RCB): Leading the pack is Kohli, a familiar name at the top of the run-scorers list. Despite his team's struggles, Kohli remains a beacon of excellence, amassing 361 runs at an impressive average of 72.2 and a blistering strike rate of 147.34. 

2. Riyan Parag (RR): He has enjoyed a breakout season. The young right-hander has repaid the faith shown in him after being promoted to the crucial number four position. He continues to impress, scoring 318 runs at a healthy average of 63.6 and a staggering strike rate of 161.42.

3. Sunil Narine (KKR): He reminds everyone of his batting prowess. This multi-dimensional player is currently in red-hot form, following a match-winning century against RR. He currently sits on 276 runs at an average of 46 and an unbelievable strike rate of 187.75.

 

ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma answers million dollar question, clears air on Dinesh Karthik's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad

ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma clear cut stance on Hardik Pandya's alternatives for T20 World Cup, says 'Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar are not..'

 

4. Sanju Samson (RR): Rajasthan Royals captain has showcased his leadership qualities both on and off the field. He seems to have overcome consistency issues and is batting brilliantly at the number three spot for the league leaders. Samson has accumulated 276 runs at an average of 55.2 and a strike rate of 155.05.

5. Shubman Gill (GT): Rounding out the top five is GT skipper Gill. Despite a recent setback against DC, the Gujarat Titans skipper remains a force to be reckoned with. He will look to bounce back stronger and continue delivering for his side with both bat and ball. Gill has scored 263 runs so far at an average of 43.83 and a strike rate of 151.14.

 

POSITION

NAME

TEAM

RUNS 

INNINGS

AVERAGE

S/R

1Virat KohliRCB361772.2147.34
2Riyan ParagRR318763.6161.42
3Sunil NarineKKR276646187.75
4Sanju SamsonRR276755.2155.05
5Shubman GillGT263743.83151.14
6Rohit SharmaMI261652.2167.3
7Heinrich KlaasenSRH253663.25199.21
8Jos ButtlerRR250662.5147.92
9Shivam DubeCSK242660.5163.51
10Sai SudharshanGT238734127.95

 

ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma's big statement on reports of opening with Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup 2024, says ‘unless you don’t hear from me...’

ALSO READ: EXPLAINED: Why Rishabh Pant was adjudged 'Player of the Match' despite scoring just 16 runs in DC' record win over GT?

 

Who donned the Orange Cap in IPL 2023?


During the 2023 IPL season, the current Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill delivered an exceptional performance by scoring an impressive 890 runs, earning him the Orange Cap as the tournament's top run-getter. Close on his heels was Royal Challengers Bangalore's Faf du Plessis, who showcased his prowess with 730 runs, claiming the second spot in the Orange Cap competition. Devon Conway of Chennai Super Kings also had a noteworthy season, accumulating 672 runs to secure third place. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli continued to prove his mettle as a formidable batsman by finishing in fourth place with 639 runs. Completing the top five was the emerging talent Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made a significant impact by gathering 625 runs and establishing himself as a noteworthy player in the IPL.

 

MORE ON SPORTS TAK: 

Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of big clash against Mumbai Indians? Bowling coach drops major injury update on PBKS captain

IPL 2024 Points Table sees major shift, DC move three places up while GT slips to seventh; take a look at updated standings

Rishabh Pant reveals how he masterminded GT's batting collapse following DC's win, says 'Only thought process before coming on to field was...'

Sourav Ganguly leaves dugout laughing as Jake Fraser-McGurk smashes 1st ball for massive six; watch viral video

Chamari Athapaththu's record-breaking 195 outshines Laura Wolvaardt's 184 as Sri Lanka record highest successful run chase in WODIs

    Share