What a thrilling match it was! The IPL 2024 is a pure thriller. On the 41st match of the tournament, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced each other at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Sunrisers Hyderabad. In that match, fans witnessed some exciting batting performances, which greatly boosted the Orange Cap list.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Exceptional Batting:
Royal Challengers Bangalore faced setbacks with consecutive losses, entering the match determined to turn the tide. Winning the toss, Faf du Plessis chose to bat first, setting the stage for an electrifying innings. The opening pair of Virat Kohli and du Plessis provided a solid start, laying the foundation for an imposing total. However, du Plessis departed after a brisk 25 off 12 deliveries, setting the stage for Kohli’s masterclass.
Virat Kohli, in sublime form, anchored the innings with a magnificent 51 off 43 balls, showcasing his batting prowess. Rajat Patidar’s explosive knock of 50 runs in just 20 deliveries injected further momentum, highlighted by his remarkable feat of four consecutive sixes off Mayank Markande. Meanwhile, Cameron Green’s unbeaten 37 off 20 balls added crucial runs to the total. With contributions from key players, Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a formidable score of 206-7 in their allotted 20 overs, signaling a resurgence after their previous losses.
Hyderabad’s Batting Struggle:
During the second innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad encountered difficulties with their batting lineup. The early loss of Travis Head, who scored just 1 run, set the tone for their struggle. Abhishek Sharma showed some promise with a quickfire 31 runs off 13 balls, but the momentum was short-lived. Aiden Markram contributed 7 runs off 8 balls before being dismissed.
However, Shahbaz Ahmed’s resilient innings of 40 runs off 37 balls provided a glimmer of hope for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Skipper Pat Cummins also made a valiant effort, scoring 31 runs off 15 balls, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Despite Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s late contribution of 13 runs, Sunrisers Hyderabad ultimately fell short, losing the match by 35 runs. Their batting lineup’s struggles proved costly as they failed to chase down the target set by Royal Challengers Bangaluru.
The Orange Cap Scenario:
| Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 430 | 9 | 113 | 61.43 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 349 | 8 | 108 | 58.17 |
| Rishabh Pant | DC | 342 | 9 | 88 | 48.86 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 334 | 9 | 65 | 37.11 |
| Travis Head | SRH | 325 | 7 | 102 | 46.43 |
| Riyan Parag | RR | 318 | 8 | 84 | 73.6 |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 314 | 8 | 82 | 62.8 |
| Shivam Dubey | CSK | 311 | 8 | 66 | 51.83 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 304 | 9 | 89 | 38.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 303 | 8 | 105 | 43.29 |
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