IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal leads the race for Purple Cap, took so many wickets in 4 matches
Written by: Rajiv Patel, Reviewed by: Priya Rao, Last Updated: April 23, 2024
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.
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