Virat Kohli continues to dominate the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 run-scoring charts. His brilliant eighth IPL century against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on April 7 further solidified his lead at the top of the most run getters' list, extending his time with the coveted Orange Cap. With this knock, Kohli has already surpassed the 300-run mark in just five matches this season, showcasing his exceptional form.
Meanwhile, the race for the Orange Cap heats up behind Kohli. Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag currently sits in second place with 185 runs from four innings. Sanju Samson, the RR skipper, also climbed the ranks after his well-played 69 against RCB, pushing him into third position.
Another young talent making his mark is Shubman Gill, captain of the Gujarat Titans. His unbeaten 89 against Punjab Kings on April 4 propelled him to fourth place in the Orange Cap race with a total of 164 runs. The battle for the top run scorer in IPL 2024 promises to be an exciting one.
Updated list of leading run getters in IPL 2024 as of RR vs RCB's clash:
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | HS |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 5 | 316 | 105.33 | 146.29 | 113* |
| Riyan Parag | RR | 4 | 185 | 92.50 | 158.12 | 84* |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 4 | 178 | 59.33 | 150.84 | 82* |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 4 | 177 | 88.50 | 203.44 | 80* |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 4 | 164 | 54.67 | 159.22 | 89* |
Who clinched 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.
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