The race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 has seen a shift in leadership. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, after scoring 62 runs against Punjab Kings on May 1, has climbed to the top of the run-scoring charts, surpassing Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli. However, CSK fell short as PBKS secured a comfortable win by seven wickets. Just a few days ago, Virat Kohli had reached the 500-run mark in the tournament with a brilliant 70 against Gujarat Titans on April 28. Meanwhile, in the same match, young Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan maintained his impressive form, scoring 84 runs off just 49 balls and holding onto the third position in the Orange Cap race.
Further down the list, both KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants) and Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals) have managed to retain their respective positions as the fourth and fifth highest run-scorers in the league. KL Rahul recently entered the top five with his 28-run knock against Mumbai Indians on April 30.
Here is the updated list of batters who are in the orange cap race after CSK vs PBKS's clash:
- 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): At the start of the season, 27-year-old Ruturaj Gaikwad had a shaky beginning with his batting performance. However, the CSK captain has since found his stride and now leads with the orange cap. Gaikwad has amassed 509 runs in just 10 matches, boasting a strike rate of 146.68, including four half-centuries and a century this season.
2. Virat Kohli (RCB): The renowned Indian batter has climbed to the second position. Virat Kohli has tallied 500 runs across 10 matches, maintaining a strike rate of 147.49. His achievements this season include four half-centuries and a century.
3. Sai Sudharsan (GT): The young 22-year-old top-order batter from Tamil Nadu has turned heads with his prowess. Sai Sudharsan has scored 418 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 135.71, with two half-centuries to his name this season.
4. KL Rahul (LSG): As the captain and wicket-keeper for LSG, KL Rahul is currently ranked fourth, having scored 406 runs from 10 matches with a strike rate of 142.95. This season, he has hit three half-centuries.
5. Rishabh Pant (DC): This IPL season has been particularly noteworthy for Rishabh Pant, making a triumphant return to competitive cricket after surviving a severe car accident. The Indian wicket-keeper batter has managed 398 runs from 11 matches, including three half-centuries, with an impressive strike rate of 158.56.
POSITION | NAME | TEAM | MATCHES | RUNS | AVERAGE | S/R |
| 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 10 | 509 | 63.63 | 146.66 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 10 | 500 | 71.42 | 147.49 |
| 3 | Sai Sudharshan | GT | 10 | 418 | 46.44 | 135.71 |
| 4 | KL Rahul | LSG | 10 | 406 | 40.6 | 142.95 |
| 5 | Rishabh Pant | DC | 11 | 398 | 44.22 | 158.56 |
| 6 | Phil Salt | KKR | 9 | 392 | 49 | 180.64 |
| 7 | Sanju Samson | RR | 9 | 385 | 77 | 161.08 |
| 8 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 9 | 372 | 41.33 | 182.35 |
| 9 | Shivam Dube | CSK | 10 | 350 | 50 | 171.56 |
| 10 | Tilak Varma | MI | 9 | 343 | 42.87 | 153.81 |
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