IPL 2024 Orange Cap: KL Rahul dazzles into top 5 after match-winning 82 against CSK, Virat Kohli chilling on summit; check full list here

LSG skipper KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)
LSG skipper KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)

Highlights:

KL Rahul joined the Orange Cap race with his match-winning knock against CSK.

KL Rahul scored an impressive 82 runs off 53 balls in LSG's win over CSK.

IPL 2024's Orange Cap race has further intensified after clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Ekana stadium on April 19. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul has thrust himself into contention for the orange cap after a stellar 82 off 53 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This performance has pushed him ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine, who has dropped to fifth place following his century against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Meanwhile, RR's captain Sanju Samson has fallen out of the top five in the orange cap standings.

In other developments, Rohit Sharma maintains his third spot in the race after scoring a century against CSK on April 14. Rajasthan Royals’ young talent Riyan Parag, who has been impressive this season, occupies the second spot following his 34 off 14 balls against KKR on April 16.

At the top of the leaderboard, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Virat Kohli continues to hold the orange cap, with no other batter surpassing his score to date.

 

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

 

  1. 1. Virat Kohli (RCB): The King reigns supreme! Kohli holds onto the Orange Cap with a staggering 361 runs in just seven matches. He's been on fire, scoring two fifties and a brilliant century with a strike rate of 147.34.

2. Riyan Parag (RR): This is a breakout season for Parag! Promoted to the RR middle-order, he's repaid the faith with a blistering 318 runs in seven matches. His strike rate of 161.42 is a testament to his aggressive style.

3. Rohit Sharma (MI): The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, remains a contender. A century put him on the board, and though he lacks fifties, his crucial runs provide a solid base for the MI batting line-up. He has 297 runs in seven matches with an impressive strike rate of 164.08.

4. KL Rahul (LSG): LSG's captain, KL Rahul, has silenced his critics. After a slow start with just one fifty, he's found his rhythm with two more fifties, pushing his total to 286 runs in seven matches.

5. Sunil Narine (KKR): The versatile Narine is a surprise entry! A century knock against RR on April 16th propelled him into contention. Back as an opener, he's showing his batting prowess with 276 runs in just six matches and a phenomenal strike rate of 187.75.

 

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POSITION

NAME

TEAM

MATCHES

RUNS 

AVERAGE

S/R

1Virat KohliRCB736172.2147.35
2Riyan ParagRR731863.6161.42
3Rohit SharmaMI729749.5164.09
4KL RahulLSG728146.83142.63
5Sunil NarineKKR627646187.76
6Sanju SamsonRR727655.2155.06
7Shubman GillGT726343.83151.15
8Heinrich KlaasenSRH625363.25199.21
9Jos ButtlerRR625062.5147.93
10Shivam DubeCSK724548157.05

 

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