The battle for the Orange Cap continues to be an exciting one as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season progresses. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) superstar Virat Kohli continues to lead the race for the Orange Cap in the IPL 2024, holding the top spot. Close on his heels is the young Gujarat Titans (GT) player Sai Sudharshan, who has scored 191 runs in five matches. Following him, Riyan Parag from Rajasthan Royals (RR) occupies the third position with 185 runs from the same number of matches. The GT captain Shubman Gill and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) slugger Nicholas Pooran are ranked fourth and fifth in the orange cap standings, respectively. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and SRH's Heinrich Klaasen hold the sixth and seventh spots respectively. CSK's star all-rounder Shivam Dube made a surprise entry into the top 10 as he is placed eighth in the standings after his 18-ball 28 against KKR on April 8. Dube is followed by DC's Tristan Stubbs and SRH's Abhishek Sharma in the ninth and tenth spots respectively.
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Check the complete list of batters who are in the Orange Cap contention:
1. Virat Kohli (RCB): Leading the pack by a considerable margin is Royal Challengers Bangalore's star batsman, Virat Kohli. With a scorching start to the season, Kohli boasts an impressive 316 runs in just five matches. His phenomenal form includes two well-constructed fifties and a dominant century against Rajasthan Royals.
2. Sai Sudharsan (GT): Hot on Kohli's heels is Gujarat Titans' young talent, Sai Sudharsan. While he hasn't yet notched a half-century, his consistent run-scoring has him at number two with 191 runs. His highest score so far was a solid 45 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
3. Riyan Parag (RR): Rajasthan Royals' middle-order maestro, Riyan Parag, sits comfortably in third place. He's already smashed two fifties this season, accumulating 185 runs in just four matches. Parag's aggressive batting style, reflected in his 158.11 strike rate, makes him a force to be reckoned with.
4. Shubman Gill (GT): Gujarat Titans' skipper, Shubman Gill, recently catapulted into the top five with a blazing 89-run knockoff in just 48 deliveries against Punjab Kings. Despite having only one fifty to his name so far, Gill's consistent run-scoring has him at 183 runs in five matches.
5. Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Rounding out the top five is Lucknow Super Giants' explosive left-hander, Nicholas Pooran. While his best score this season is a well-played 64 against Rajasthan Royals, it was his crucial cameo of 32 runs against Gujarat Titans that propelled him into the Orange Cap race. Pooran's aggressive batting approach is evident in his high strike rate of 169.52.
6. Sanju Samson (RR): Leading his team, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson sits comfortably in sixth place. He boasts an impressive 178 runs in his five matches so far, achieved at a healthy strike rate of 150.84. Samson has a knack for converting good starts into substantial scores, reflected in his two fifties this season. His highest score of 82 came against Lucknow Super Giants.
7. Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Sunrisers Hyderabad's wicket-keeper batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, might have dropped to seventh place, but his presence remains a threat to bowlers. He possesses a blistering strike rate of 203.44, the highest among all batsmen in the competition. This aggressive approach is further evident in his IPL-leading tally of 17 sixes.
8. Shivam Dube (CSK): CSK's middle-order batsman, Shivam Dube, has earned his place in the top ten with a crucial cameo knock of 28 runs against KKR, peppered with three massive sixes. His overall strike rate sits at a commendable 160.00, and he has accumulated 176 runs in five matches so far.
9. Tristan Stubbs (DC): South African import Tristan Stubbs has quickly become a force to be reckoned with for the Delhi Capitals. The young batsman has already notched two fifties this season, with his highest score being a well-played 71 against Mumbai Indians. While DC fell short in that match, Stubbs' talent is undeniable, evident in his impressive strike rate of 193.33.
10. Abhishek Sharma (SRH): Another young talent making waves is Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma. He currently holds the distinction of having the best strike rate among all batsmen in the Orange Cap race, clocking in at a staggering 217.56. He's amassed 161 runs in just four matches, showcasing his explosive batting style.
POSITION | PLAYER NAME | MATCHES | RUNS | AVERAGE | S/R |
| 1 | Virat Kohli (RCB) | 5 | 316 | 105.33 | 146.29 |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan (GT) | 5 | 191 | 38.2 | 129.05 |
| 3 | Riyan Parag(RR) | 4 | 185 | 92.5 | 158.11 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill (GT) | 5 | 183 | 92.5 | 147.58 |
| 5 | Nicholas Pooran | 4 | 178 | 178 | 169.52 |
| 6 | Sanju Samson (RR) | 4 | 178 | 59.33 | 150.84 |
| 7 | Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) | 4 | 177 | 88.5 | 203.44 |
| 8 | Shivam Dube (CSK) | 5 | 176 | 44 | 88.50 |
| 9 | Tristan Stubbs (DC) | 5 | 174 | 58 | 193.33 |
| 10 | Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 4 | 161 | 40.25 | 217.56 |
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