Another match was added to the record book of the IPL 2024. The 47th match of the IPL 2024 has seen a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Eden Gardens in Kolkata. As the game was crucial for both teams, fans enjoyed an exciting clash. The clash has seen some amazing batting performances that brought some noticeable changes to the Orange Cap table.
Delhi’s Struggle in the First Innings:
After meeting for the first time in the league in the first half, both teams faced each other in an intense clash. After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals opted to bat first. But the start was not desired. In the 47th match of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders took on Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens. Opting to bat first, DC faced some challenges. Prithvi Shaw scored 13 runs, Jake Fraser-McGurk managed 12, and Abhishek Porel added 18 to the total. Rishabh Pant contributed 27 runs, while Axar Patel scored 15 off 21 balls. Kumar Kushagra was dismissed for just 1 run. However, Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the top scorer with an unbeaten 35 runs. In their allotted 20 overs, Delhi Capitals posted a total of 153 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.
Despite the varied contributions, DC faced difficulties in building a substantial inning, with several batsmen getting starts but failing to convert them into big scores. Nonetheless, Kuldeep Yadav’s resilient knock provided a crucial boost to their total, ensuring they reached a competitive score by the end of their innings.
KKR’s Smooth Win:
In the second innings, Kolkata Knight Riders set out to chase down the target of 154 runs set by Delhi Capitals. They got off to a solid start, with Sunil Narine contributing 15 runs off 10 balls before being dismissed. Rinku Singh followed suit, scoring 11 runs before departing. However, Phill Salt played a crucial innings, smashing 68 runs off just 33 balls, providing momentum to the chase.
As the innings progressed, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer formed a match-winning partnership, guiding KKR towards victory. Shreyas remained unbeaten on 33 runs off 23 balls, while Venkatesh also played a crucial role with an unbeaten 26 off 23 balls. Their partnership ensured that KKR secured a comfortable 7-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, successfully chasing down the target with ease.
The Orange Cap Scenario:
| Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 500 | 10 | 113 | 71.43 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 447 | 9 | 108 | 63.86 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 418 | 10 | 84 | 46.44 |
| Rishabh Pant | DC | 398 | 11 | 88 | 44.22 |
| Philip Salt | DC | 392 | 9 | 89 | 49.00 |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 385 | 9 | 82 | 77.00 |
| KL Rahul | LSG | 378 | 9 | 82 | 42.00 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 372 | 9 | 109 | 41.33 |
| Shivam Dubey | CSK | 350 | 9 | 66 | 58.33 |
| Travis Head | SRH | 338 | 8 | 102 | 42.25 |
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