NEW DELHI: With the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) coming to its halfway mark, here are the top performers from every franchise, who have done remarkably well for their respective teams.
Rajasthan Royals
Riyan Parag
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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