Another day of the IPL and another thrilling match recorded. In the 56th match of the IPL 2024 seen a clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. The whole clash has seen some exciting batting performances. Batters from both teams grabbed the limelight. Their exceptional performances heat up the Orange Cap table.Â
Another Batting Brilliance by Delhi Capitals:
While batting first, Delhi Capitals gave a remarkable start. Jake Fraser-McGurk showcased his excellence again. He played an electrifying knock of 50 runs in just 20 deliveries. Abhishek Porel was also amazing as he scored 65 runs in 36 deliveries. Those knocks boosted Delhi Capitals’ innings to the next level. Â
After that, their innings got slower. Axar Patel and Rishabh Pants scored 15 runs each. Tristan Stubbs played an impactful knock of 41 runs in 20 runs. Gulbadin Naib scored 19 runs in 15 balls. With those dazzling displays, they scored 221/8 in 20 overs.Â
Rajasthan Royals’ Effort But Hard Luck:
While chasing the target of 222 runs, Rajasthan Royals faced early setbacks by losing the first two wickets quickly. Yashasvi Jaiswal walked away after scoring 4 runs and Buttler lost his wicket on 19 runs. But Sanju Samson showcased his masterclass once again. He scored an amazing half-century and played a knock of 86 runs in 46 deliveries. That was a huge boost for the team.Â
After that, Shubham Dubey added 25 runs in 12 balls. Rovman Powell scored 13 runs in 10 balls. Ravichandran Ashwin and Donovan Ferreira were dismissed early. All their effort fell short. They faced a defeat by 20 runs.
The Orange Cap Race:
Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
Virat Kohli | RCB | 542 | 11 | 113 | 67.75 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 541 | 11 | 108 | 60.11 |
Sanju Samson | RR | 471 | 11 | 86 | 67.29 |
Sunil Narine | KKR | 461 | 11 | 109 | 41.91 |
Travis Head | SRH | 444 | 10 | 102 | 44.4 |
Riyan Parag | RR | 436 | 11 | 84 | 54.5 |
KL Rahul | LSG | 431 | 11 | 82 | 39.18 |
Philip Salt | KKR | 429 | 11 | 89 | 42.9 |
Sai Sudharsan | GT | 418 | 10 | 84 | 46.44 |
Rishabh Pant | DC | 413 | 12 | 88 | 41.3 |
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