IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad bags top spot from Virat Kohli

Ruturaj Gaikwad tops the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 pushing Virat Kohli to second spot

Ruturaj Gaikwad, the opening batsman and captain of Chennai Super Kings, surpassed Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore to claim the top position as the leading run-scorer in the current season of the Indian Premier League.

With his impressive knock of 62 runs against Punjab Kings in match 49, Ruturaj Gaikwad surpassed Kohli's tally of 500 runs, thus earning the coveted Orange Cap. Gaikwad now boasts 509 runs from 10 matches.

Following Gaikwad's feat, Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans stands third on the list with 418 runs, closely followed by KL Rahul of Lucknow Super Giants with 406 runs. Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals occupies the fifth spot, accumulating 398 runs in 11 matches.

Facing a challenging target of 145 runs, Lucknow Super Giants encountered early setbacks. However, skipper KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis stabilized the innings with a crucial 58-run partnership. While Rahul contributed 28 runs, Stoinis anchored the innings with a well-compiled 62.

Rahul's innings propelled him to the fourth position in the race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, as he crossed the 400-run mark for the season, accumulating 406 runs in 10 innings. He becomes the fourth batter in the season to achieve this milestone.

Meanwhile, in a match against Gujarat Titans, Virat Kohli continued his blistering form, adding another half-century to his tally. He showcased remarkable strokeplay against the spinners, becoming the first player to surpass the 500-run mark for the season, further solidifying his lead in the race for the Orange Cap.

Earlier in the season, Ruturaj Gaikwad's exceptional knock of 98 runs propelled Chennai Super Kings to a crucial victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This outstanding performance propelled him to the second position on the Orange Cap list, accumulating a total of 447 runs in just 9 innings, trailing only behind Virat Kohli.

Sai Sudarshan's composed half-century against Royal Challengers Bangalore also keeps him in contention, closely trailing with 418 runs in 10 innings, securing the third spot in the highest run-scorers' list. Rishabh Pant's innings of 27 runs in his last match propelled him to the fifth position in the race for the IPL 2024 Orange Cap, accumulating a total of 398 runs in 11 innings.