Orange Cap, Purple Cap Holders in IPL 2024: After today's match between RCB and DC, which Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 47 runs, Virat Kohli continues to lead the IPL Orange Cap Holders list 2024 with 661 runs in 13 matches. The second and third spot is occupied by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Travis Head with 583 and 533 runs. The Purple Cap Holders list is topped by Jaspirt Bumrah with 20 wickets in 13 matches, followed by Harshal Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy with 20 and 18 wickets respectively. The Orange Cap is awarded to the player who scores the most runs in a specific IPL edition. The player with the most wickets in a particular IPL season is awarded a Purple Cap.
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Every IPL season, the player who finishes first on the list of best run scorers is given the Orange Cap. It displays the player's batting prowess over the course of the competition. In a similar vein, the winner of the Purple Cap is the one who has been successful in showcasing his incredible bowling abilities all season long.
Let's look at the top 5 run scorers and wicket takers from the current IPL 2024 season below.
Orange Cap Holder in IPL 2024: Top Run Scorers List
Here is the latest list of orange cap holders after RCB vs DC match on 12 May 2024.
Virat Kohli (RCB): 661 runs (13 matches)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): 583 runs (13 matches)
Travis Head (SRH): 533 runs (11 matches)
Sai Sudharsan (GT): 527 runs (12 matches)
Sanju Samson (RR): 486 runs (12 matches)
The top run scorer and wicket taker from each game are eligible to wear the Orange and Purple caps, even though the champions are declared at the end of the season. With every match, the names of the Orange and Purple Cap holders change every day.
Purple Cap Holder in IPL 2024: Top Wicket Takers List
Here is the latest list of purple cap holders after RCB vs DC match on 12 May 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 20 wickets (13 matches)
Harshal Patel (PBKS): 20 wickets (12 matches)
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): 18 wickets (12 matches)
Tushar Deshpande (CSK): 16 wickets (12 matches)
Khaleel Ahmed (DC): 16 wickets (13 matches)
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