IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal leads the race for Purple Cap, took so many wickets in 4 matches

In IPL 2024, the race for both the Purple Cap and the Orange Cap has intensified after the first 19 matches of the tournament.

Purple Cap Race:

  • Rajasthan Royals leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has surged ahead in the race for the Purple Cap after the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
  • Chahal's impressive performance in the match, where he took 2 wickets for 34 runs in his quota of 4 overs, brought his tally to 8 wickets in 4 matches.
  • Following Chahal closely is Mohit Sharma with 7 wickets in 4 matches, and Mustafizur Rahman with 7 wickets in 3 matches.
  • Other notable bowlers in contention include Mayank Yadav with 6 wickets in 2 matches and Khaleel Ahmed with 6 wickets in 4 matches.

Leading Wicket-takers in IPL 2024:

  • Yuzvendra Chahal – 8 wickets in 4 matches
  • Mohit Sharma - 7 wickets in 4 matches
  • Mustafizur Rahman - 7 wickets in 3 matches
  • Mayank Yadav - 6 wickets in 2 matches
  • Khaleel Ahmed - 6 wickets in 4 matches

Orange Cap Race:

  • Virat Kohli continues to dominate the race for the Orange Cap with an outstanding performance in IPL 2024.
  • Kohli has amassed 316 runs in 5 matches at an impressive average of 105.33, including 2 half-centuries and 1 century.
  • Riyan Parag follows Kohli closely with 185 runs in 4 matches, while Sanju Samson and Heinrich Klaasen are third and fourth respectively.
  • Virat Kohli's stellar performance has put him far ahead in the race for the Orange Cap.

Leading Run-scorers in IPL 2024:

  • Virat Kohli - 316 runs in 5 matches
  • Riyan Parag - 185 runs in 4 matches
  • Sanju Samson - 178 runs in 4 matches
  • Heinrich Klaasen - 177 runs in 4 matches
  • Shubman Gill - 164 runs in 4 matches

With both the Purple Cap and the Orange Cap races heating up, fans can expect intense competition as the tournament progresses.