With the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) coming to its halfway mark, The Indian Express looks at the top performers from every franchise, who has done remarkably well for their respective teams.
Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. (PTI)
Rajasthan Royals are currently sitting at the top of the points table, they have a lot to thank to Riyan Parag. The 22-year-old has been a revelation in this year’s edition and is currently placed at No 2 in the Orange Cap race behind his idol Virat Kohli.
Matches: 7, Innings: 7, Not out: 2, Runs: 318, Highest Score: 84*, Strike Rate: 161.42, 50s: 3
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunil Narine
IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Sunil Narine smashed his maiden T20 hundred on Tuesday. (Sportzpics)
With Gautam Gambhir back in the KKR coaching set-up, we have seen a different Sunil Narine. The veteran has got his mojo back both with the bat and the ball.
Matches: 6, Innings: 6: Not Out: 0, Runs: 276, Highest Score: 109, Strike Rate: 187.75, 100s: 1, 50s:1; Wickets: 7, Economy Rate: 6.87
Chennai Super Kings
Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube of Chennai Superkings during match 29 of the Indian Premier League season 17 (IPL 2024) between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings held at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on the 14th April 2024. (Sportzpics)
Chennai Super Kings have given a new lease of life to Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube. The southpaw was pivotal in CSK’s title-winning campaign last year and this season again he is making a difference.
Matches: 6, Innings:6, Not out: 2, Runs: 242, Highest Score: 66*, Strike Rate: 163.51, 50s: 2
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Pat Cummins celebrates the wicket of Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Saurav Chauhan during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)
The Australian captain fresh from his triumph in the ODI World Cup has inspired the inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Matches: 6, Innings: 6, Wickets: 9, Economy Rate: 7.87
Lucknow Super Giants
Mayank Yadav
Mayank Yadav’s searing pace was too hot for the RCB batters to handle on their home turf in Bengaluru. (BCCI)
Young pace sensation Mayank Yadav had to sit out of the last two games after suffering lower abdominal strain after playing just two and a quarter games. But he has impressed everyone with his rockets.
Matches: 3, Innings: 3, Wickets: 6, Economy Rate: 6.00
Delhi Capitals
Rishabh Pant
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant celebrates the wicket of Gujarat Titans batter Rahul Tewatia during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI)
Making a comeback after suffering a life-threatening injury, the wicketkeeper-batter is back among the runs and has looked fluid behind the stumps as well.
Matches: 17, Innings: 7, Not Out: 1, Runs: 210, Highest Score: 55, Strike Rate: 156.71, 50s: 2
Mumbai Indians
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batter Virat Kohli during the IPL 2024 cricket match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday, April 11, 2024. (PTI Photo)
There is no stopping Jaspirt Bumrah in the IPL 2024. Bumrah is currently leading the Purple Cap race
Matches: 7, Innings: 7, Wickets: 13, Economy Rate: 5.96
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill
Jaipur: Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Gujarat Titans has struggled this season but their captain Shubman Gill has been their sole shining knight.
Matches: 7, Innings: 7, Runs: 263, Strike Rate: 151.14, 50s: 2
Punjab Kings
Ashutosh Sharma
Punjab Kings Ashutosh Sharma plays a shot during their match against Mumbai Indians. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
Ashutosh Sharma has been one of IPL’s best impact players of the season, often turning in devastating cameos. Where batsmen usually tend to tense up, Ashutosh gives off vibes of utter enjoyment, at least outwardly.
Matches: 4, Innings: 4, Not Out: 1, Runs: 156, Highest Score: 61, Strike Rate: 205.26
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (PTI Photo)
There is one uncanny similarity between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Virat Kohli. The team is lying at the bottom, while Kohli is leading the run charts again.
Matches: 7, Innings: 7, Not Out: 2, Runs: 361, Strike Rate: 147.34, 100s: 1, 50s: 2
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