IPL 2024 Orange Cap and Purple Cap Standings Post MI vs CSK: Top 5 Scorers and Wicket-takers
Chennai Super Kings outpaced Mumbai Indians by 20 runs, despite Rohit Sharma’s valiant unbeaten 105 at Wankhede on Sunday. MS Dhoni smashed three consecutive sixes in the last over against Hardik Pandya, finishing with 20 not out off just four balls, propelling CSK to a commanding 206 for four. Matheesha Pathirana then took 4 for 28, putting a brake on MI’s chase as they ended at 186 for six.
In a thrilling encounter at Wankhede, despite Rohit Sharma’s splendid unbeaten 105 off 63 balls – his second IPL century and first since 2012 with 11 fours and five sixes – Mumbai Indians fell short by 20 runs against Chennai Super Kings. MS Dhoni’s blistering finish of 20 not out from just four balls, including three consecutive sixes against Hardik Pandya, powered CSK to a formidable 206 for four. Matheesha Pathirana’s 4 for 28 then curtailed MI’s chase to 186 for six, as the Wankhede pitch continued to favor batsmen.
Defending champions CSK clinched their first away win this season, while Mumbai Indians suffered their fourth defeat in six matches, keeping them in the eighth position.
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**KKR Starts Home Stretch with Convincing Win**
Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders kicked off their five-match home stint with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. LSG managed a modest 161/7 after KKR chose to bowl first. Salt’s explosive 89 not out off 47 balls, adorned with three sixes and 14 fours, combined with captain Shreyas Iyer’s steady 38 not out, ensured KKR chased down 162 with 26 balls remaining.
**IPL 2024 Top 5 Batsmen – Orange Cap Standings**
– **Virat Kohli**: The former RCB captain tops the chart with 319 runs in 6 matches at an average of 79.75 and a strike rate of 141.77.
– **Riyan Parag**: The RR all-rounder holds the second spot with 284 runs in 6 games at an average of 71 and a strike rate of 155.18.
– **Sanju Samson**: Climbing a place after his 18-run innings against PBKS, the Rajasthan skipper has amassed 264 runs in 6 matches, including three half-centuries.
– **Rohit Sharma**: Following his heroics against CSK, the Mumbai Indians opener has surged to fourth place with 261 runs at an average of 52.20.
– **Shubman Gill**: The Gujarat Titans captain rounds off the top 5 with 255 runs in 6 games at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 157.69.
**Other Notable Headlines**
– **Malinga Praises Pathirana**: The Sri Lankan legend lauds Matheesha Pathirana’s performance against MI.
– **Concerns Over Dhoni’s Fitness**: CSK’s bowling coach raises eyebrows over MS Dhoni’s fitness status.
– **MS Dhoni and Ruturaj’s Comical Moment**: A heartwarming moment between the CSK leaders caught on camera.
– **Suresh Raina Praises Dhoni**: CSK legend Suresh Raina hails MS Dhoni’s match-winning last-over heroics against MI.
