IPL 2024- A Thorough Look : Rajasthan Royals Lead Table, Virat Kohli Tops Run-Scorer Standings

News Mania Desk / Agnibeena Ghosh/19th April 2024

The latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is well underway, with the group stage witnessing intense competition among the participating teams. As the tournament progresses, the battle for playoff spots intensifies, with each team striving to secure a favorable position in the standings.

Here’s a comprehensive look at the IPL 2024 table, along with the top performers in the batting and bowling departments:

IPL 2024 Table:

1. Rajasthan Royals: With an impressive record of six wins out of seven matches, the Rajasthan Royals currently lead the table with 12 points. Their stellar performance has been characterized by consistent victories and a commendable net run-rate of 0.677.
   
   
2. Kolkata Knight Riders: Following closely behind are the Kolkata Knight Riders, who have secured four wins from six matches, accumulating eight points. Their dominant display on the field is reflected in their remarkable net run-rate of 1.399, which sets them apart in the standings.
   
   
3. Chennai Super Kings: The Chennai Super Kings find themselves in a similar position, also boasting four wins from six matches and accumulating eight points. With a net run-rate of 0.726, they remain strong contenders for a playoff berth in the tournament.
   
   
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Alongside Chennai, the Sunrisers Hyderabad share the same points tally, having won four out of six matches. Their consistent performance has earned them eight points, with a commendable net run-rate of 0.502, keeping them in contention for a top-four finish.
   
   
5. Lucknow Super Giants: The Lucknow Super Giants have shown promise in their debut IPL season, securing three wins from six matches and accumulating six points. Despite a relatively modest net run-rate of 0.038, they remain within striking distance of the playoff spots.
   
   
6. Delhi Capitals: The Delhi Capitals have endured a mixed campaign so far, registering three wins and four losses in seven matches. With six points to their name and a net run-rate of -0.074, they face an uphill battle to secure a playoff berth in the tournament.
   
   
7. Mumbai Indians: Defending champions Mumbai Indians find themselves in a similar position as Delhi, with three wins and four losses in seven matches. Despite their pedigree, they have accumulated six points and hold a net run-rate of -0.133, needing to improve their form in the upcoming fixtures.
   
   
8. Gujarat Titans: The Gujarat Titans find themselves in a mid-table position, having secured three wins and four losses in seven matches, accumulating six points. However, their significantly lower net run-rate of -1.303 presents a challenge as they aim to climb up the standings.
   
   
9. Punjab Kings: With two wins from seven matches, the Punjab Kings face an uphill battle to salvage their campaign. Despite accumulating four points, their negative net run-rate of -0.251 highlights the need for improvement in the latter stages of the tournament.
   
   
10. Royal Challengers Bangalore: At the bottom of the table are the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have struggled to find momentum, registering only one win in seven matches. With two points and a net run-rate of -1.185, they face an uphill battle to turn their fortunes around.

IPL 2024 Orange Cap & Top Run-Scorer Standings:

1. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore): Leading the batting charts is Virat Kohli, who has amassed a total of 361 runs for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
   
   
2. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals): Close behind is Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals, with an impressive tally of 318 runs to his name.
   
   
3. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians): Following suit is Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Mumbai Indians, who has contributed 297 runs to his team’s cause.
   
   
4. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) & Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals): Sharing the fourth spot are Sunil Narine of the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sanju Samson of the Rajasthan Royals, both accumulating 276 runs in the tournament so far.

IPL 2024 Purple Cap & Top Wicket-Taker Standings:

1. Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians): Leading the bowling charts is Jasprit Bumrah of the Mumbai Indians, who has scalped an impressive tally of 13 wickets.
   
   
2. Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals): Close behind is Yuzvendra Chahal of the Rajasthan Royals, with a total of 12 wickets to his name.
   
   
3. Gerald Coetzee (Mumbai Indians): In third place is Gerald Coetzee, also representing the Mumbai Indians, with 11 wickets in the tournament.
   
   
4. Khaleel Ahmed (Delhi Capitals), Mustafizur Rahman (Chennai Super Kings), Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran & Harshal Patel (all Punjab Kings): Sharing the fourth spot are Khaleel Ahmed of the Delhi Capitals, Mustafizur Rahman of the Chennai Super Kings, Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran, and Harshal Patel, all representing the Punjab Kings, each with 10 wickets to their name.

As the IPL 2024 season unfolds, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and standout performances as teams vie for supremacy in the world’s premier T20 cricket league.