The IPL 2024 saw another nail-biter contest on April 9 when Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edged past Punjab Kings (PBKS) by just two runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mohali. The match between SRH and PBKS also led to some fluctuations in the list of most run-getters in the ongoing IPL 2024 as the race for coveted Orange Cap heats up. Nitish Kumar Reddy emerged as the SRH's match-winner, smashing a quickfire 64 off just 37 balls. His crucial knock, which included a 50-run partnership with Abdul Samad in only 18 deliveries, propelled Hyderabad to a total of 182/9 despite Arshdeep Singh's impressive four-wicket haul for Punjab. Chasing a modest target of 183, Punjab fell agonisingly short, finishing at 180/6. Though Shashank Singh (46* off 25 balls) and Ashutosh Sharma (33* off 15 balls) played valiant knocks towards the end, it wasn't enough to secure victory. Contributions from Sam Curran (29) and Sikandar Raza (28) couldn't bridge the gap either.
Meanwhile, in the race for the Orange Cap, awarded to the tournament's leading run-scorer, there's been a slight shift in the top spots. Heinrich Klaasen moved up to third with 178 runs after his knock of 9 in this match. However, Virat Kohli remains firmly in the lead with a staggering 316 runs. Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan holds onto the second spot with 191 runs, followed by Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag (186 runs) and GT skipper Shubman Gill (183 runs in four matches).
Check the complete list of batters who are in the Orange Cap contention:
POSITION | PLAYER NAME | MATCHES | RUNS | AVERAGE | S/R |
| 1 | Virat Kohli (RCB) | 5 | 316 | 105.33 | 146.29 |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan (GT) | 5 | 191 | 38.20 | 129.05 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) | 5 | 186 | 62.00 | 194.75 |
| 4 | Riyan Parag (RR) | 4 | 185 | 92.50 | 158.11 |
| 5 | Shubman Gill (GT) | 5 | 183 | 45.75 | 147.58 |
| 6 | Nicholas Pooran (LSG) | 4 | 178 | 178 | 169.53 |
| 7 | Sanju Samson (RR) | 4 | 178 | 59.33 | 150.84 |
| 8 | Abhishek Sahrma (SRH) | 5 | 177 | 35.40 | 208.23 |
| 9 | Shivam Dube (CSK) | 5 | 176 | 44.00 | 160.00 |
| 10 | Tristan Stubbs (DC) | 5 | 161 | 58.00 | 193.33 |
Who held 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.
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