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Orange Cap in IPL 2024, DC vs RR: Kuldeep leaps to eighth place in run-scoring charts after Sanju Samson’s explosive 86 moves him up to third.

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Kuldeep Yadav leaps to ninth in the purple cap race, while Sanju Samson climbs to third in the run scoring statistics.

Sanju Samson has moved up to third in the competition for the orange cap following his spectacular performance against the Delhi Capitals. Following DC vs. RR, Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav are ranked sixth and eighth in the purple cap rankings, respectively.

At Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals by a score of 20 runs to maintain their hopes of making the playoffs.

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Sanju Samson demonstrated his class under duress while pursuing a target of 222, while the first couple were dismissed for cheap. In order to stabilize the run chase, Riyan Parag provided consistent assistance for him while he scored an explosive 86.

To help DC win, Kuldeep Yadav spun his web, taking two wickets for just 25 runs in his allotted four overs, in addition to a double from Mukesh Kumar.

Follow all the action during IPL 2024, including the leading candidates for the Orange and Purple Caps. View the full IPL 2024 schedule, the IPL 2024 points table, and the players who have scored the most sixes, fours, and fifty-fives in the 2024 IPL.

IPL 2024 Orange Cap Standings: Top 5 Batsmen :-

Virat Kohli:- The Bengaluru team will depend on the RCB veteran to stay dominant at the top of the order as they try to hold onto their remote hopes of making the playoffs.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad:– The champions will be looking to the captain of CSK to score huge runs at the top of the order in the team’s remaining games. Gaikwad has managed to maintain his steady form with the bat despite being given the burden of leading the reigning champions, CSK.

Sanju Samson:– With a scorching knock of 86, the RR captain once again showed his class under duress and nearly single-handedly placed RR in contention for a victory. For the remainder of the season, the wicketkeeper batsman hopes to maintain his best run-scoring season with the bat.

Sunil Narine:– Narine has been able to contribute consistently with the bat for the current league leaders and will look to finish the league stages on a high note, possibly challenging for the title. Narine has once again found his groove at the top of the batting order.

Travis Head:- Known for his ability to score huge runs and propel his team into the top four, this powerful opener has proven his class for the Sunrisers. If Hyderabad is to go to the next round of the competition, the Australian international will be essential to the team.


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