IPL Points Table 2024: Following KKR vs. RR IPL 31st Match, the Orange Cap and Purple Cap Holder List has been updated
In New Delhi, Jos Buttler’s remarkable innings of 107 runs off 60 balls single-handedly propelled Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in what marked the IPL’s most monumental run chase on Tuesday.
Asked to bat first, Sunil Narine’s impressive knock of 109 runs from 56 deliveries elevated the hosts, KKR, to a formidable total of 223/6 in front of a packed Eden Gardens.
However, Buttler orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for the Royals, rescuing them from a precarious position of 121/6 in the 13th over. His heroics culminated in a victory off the final ball of the match, with the visiting team amassing 46 runs in the last three overs and 28 runs in the final 12 balls.
Here’s the latest update on the IPL 2024 Points Table:
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0.677 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1.399 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0.726 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0.502 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.038 |
| Gujarat Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.637 |
| Punjab Kings | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.218 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.234 |
| Delhi Capitals | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.975 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -1.185 |
IPL 2024 Orange Cap Holder: Most Runs
RCB’s star batsman, Virat Kohli, continues to lead the Orange Cap race for the highest run-scorer with 361 runs to his name.
RR’s Riyan Parag, who showcased a blistering 14-ball 34 against KKR, maintains his second position on the leaderboard, with his tally increasing to 318 runs after seven matches.
The century by KKR’s opener, Sunil Narine, propels him to third place with 276 runs in six games.
RR’s skipper, Sanju Samson, slips to fourth despite having the same run tally as Narine but having played an additional match, managing only 12 runs in the recent encounter.
Mumbai Indians’ opener, Rohit Sharma, descends to fifth place with 261 runs to his credit.
IPL 2024 Purple Cap Holder: Leading Wicket-Taker
There have been no changes in the Purple Cap standings, with RR’s leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal maintaining his lead as the leading wicket-taker, claiming figures of 1/54 against KKR.
| Position | Player | Matches | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | 3-Fers | 5-Fers | Economy | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 7 | 26 | 0 | 217 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8.34 | 3/11 |
| 2 | Jasprit Bumrah | 6 | 24 | 0 | 146 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 6.08 | 5/21 |
| 3 | Mustafizur Rahman | 5 | 20 | 0 | 183 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9.15 | 4/29 |
| 4 | Pat Cummins | 6 | 24 | 0 | 189 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 7.87 | 3/43 |
| 5 | Kagiso Rabada | 6 | 24 | 0 | 191 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7.95 | 2/18 |
For comprehensive coverage of IPL 2024:
- Read the match report detailing Rajasthan Royals’ nail-biting victory over KKR.
- Stay updated with Jos Buttler’s century setting a new record.
- Watch the video capturing the meeting between SRK and Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens.
- Don’t miss out on Narine joining Rohit and Watson in an elite list with his maiden century.
- Explore how the Impact Player rule is impacting Indian cricket.
