IPL 2024 is a pure thriller. Every other match is a live example of it. On the 40th match of the tournament. Delhi Capitals locked horns with Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. From the beginning, the match was exciting and the cricket enthusiasts witnessed some exceptional batting masterclass. Those batting performances impacted the Orange Cap table. Let’s check out those changes.
Delhi Capitals Exceptional Batting Brilliance:
In their second encounter of the tournament, the Delhi Capitals opted to bat first and made a solid start to their innings. Jake Fraser-McGurk provided early impetus with a brisk 23 runs before being dismissed, followed by Prithvi Shaw’s contribution of 11 runs. Axar Patel, coming in at number 3, showcased his batting prowess with a brilliant innings, scoring a vital 66 runs off 43 balls, which included a well-deserved half-century.
However, the standout performance of the innings belonged to captain Rishabh Pant, who delivered a spectacular unbeaten knock of 88 runs from just 43 deliveries. Pant’s innings was laced with 5 boundaries and an impressive 8 sixes, elevating the team’s total to a formidable 224/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Pant’s commanding display at the crease played a pivotal role in setting up a daunting target for the opposition, showcasing his ability to lead from the front in crucial encounters.
Gujarat Titans Excellent Effort But Hardluck:
Facing the challenging target of 122 runs, the Gujarat Titans’ batters encountered a tough battle but displayed remarkable resilience throughout their innings. Despite the early setbacks of Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudharsan emerged as a key figure, forming a crucial partnership to keep their hopes alive. Saha’s aggressive innings of 39 runs off 25 balls provided the initial impetus, while Sudharsan’s stellar performance saw him amass an impressive 65 runs from 39 deliveries, anchoring the innings with determination.
The Titans found a glimmer of hope through David Miller, whose electrifying half-century, scoring 55 runs in just 23 balls, injected excitement and momentum into their chase. However, despite Rashid Khan’s valiant unbeaten contribution of 21 runs towards the end, the Titans’ inability to capitalize on crucial moments and losing wickets at key junctures ultimately proved costly.
Despite their spirited efforts, the Gujarat Titans fell short of the target, succumbing to defeat by a narrow margin of four runs. The match showcased the Titans’ resilience and fighting spirit, with standout performances from Saha, Sudharsan, Miller, and Khan.
The Orange Cap Scenario:
| Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 361 | 7 | 113 | 72.2 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 349 | 8 | 108 | 58.17 |
| Rishabh Pant | DC | 342 | 9 | 88 | 48.86 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 334 | 9 | 65 | 37.11 |
| Travis Head | SRH | 324 | 6 | 102 | 54.00 |
| Riyan Parag | RR | 318 | 8 | 84 | 73.6 |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 314 | 8 | 82 | 62.8 |
| Shivam Dube | CSK | 311 | 8 | 66 | 51.83 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 304 | 9 | 89 | 38.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 303 | 8 | 105 | 43.29 |
