IPL 2024 Standing Update: Royals Reign Supreme, Kohli Takes Orange Cap Lead
IPL 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting season with surprises and familiar faces leading the charge. Rajasthan Royals are currently the frontrunners, boasting an undefeated record. Virat Kohli has rediscovered his touch, grabbing the Orange Cap with a brilliant century. Spinners are dominating the bowling charts with Yuzi Chahal leading the pack with his Purple Cap. With several teams showcasing strong performances, the race for the playoffs promises to be a thrilling one.
Points Table:
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Retaining their top spot with an impressive 3 wins from 3 matches.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Hot on their heels at number 2 with 2 wins in 2 games.
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Vaulted to the fourth position after their victory against RCB.
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Slid down to number three despite holding two wins from three matches.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Clinging to the fifth spot with two wins in four appearances.
Orange Cap:
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Finally finding his form, Kohli grabbed the Orange Cap with a phenomenal 113 against RR. He now leads the run-scorers chart with a total of 316 runs in five innings.
- Sanju Samson (RR): His fifty against RCB helped him leapfrog to the third position, pushing Riyan Parag down to fourth.
- Shubman Gill (GT): Maintains his place in the top five with consistent batting.
Purple Cap:
- Yuzi Chahal (RR): Taking two wickets for just 34 runs in his four overs against RCB, Chahal now wears the Purple Cap with a total of 8 wickets in four matches.
- Mohit Sharma (GT) & Mustafizur Rahman (CSK): Remain close contenders with 7 wickets each.
Note: Since yesterday’s match was LSG vs RCB, the points table and leaderboards might have changed slightly if there were other matches played after that. It’s recommended to consult the latest standings on official IPL websites or sports news applications for the most up-to-date information.
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
