Orange Cap in IPL 2024 after DC thrash GT: Shubman Gill overtakes Rohit Sharma despite humbling loss, Kohli still at top

Ranajit Dhar

getcricketnews|18-04-2024

Orange Cap in IPL 2024: After days of high-scoring matches, Wednesday saw a low-key affair in the 2024 Indian Premier League, as only 191 runs were across both innings, with Delhi Capitals registering a thumping six-wicket win over the Gujarat Titans. Opting to bowl in Ahmedabad, the DC bowled the home side out for just 89 in 17.3 overs before chasing the target down in just 8.5 overs. Consequently, there weren't major changes in the Orange Cap list too. Shubman Gill, the GT captain, scored only 8 runs in the match but it was enough to take him to the top-5 in the list of highest run-getters. Gill overtook Rohit Sharma at no.5 with 263 runs to his name in seven matches, which remains the only change in the top-5 of the list. Virat Kohli continues to lead the list with 361 runs to his name, while Riyan Parag (318), Sunil Narine (276), and Sanju Samson (276) follow him at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots, respectively. Sai Sudharsan, another GT batter, entered the top 10 again with his 12-run knock; he currently stands 10th with 238 runs to his name. Pant inspires DC to win Delhi Capitals were propelled by sharp glovework from skipper Rishabh Pant and inspired performance from the bowling attack in their win on Wednesday. Gujarat Titans posted their IPL lowest total of 89 runs, as medium-pace bowler Mukesh Kumar shined with figures of 3-14, contributing to Gujarat's dismissal in just 17.3 overs. In response, Delhi Capitals chased down the target, losing four wickets in Ahmedabad. David Warner was not available for the side in the game against GT owing to injury.
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