With the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) nearing its midway point, Vygr looks at the top performers from each franchise who did exceptionally well for their respective teams.
Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals)
Riyan Parag has contributed significantly to the Rajasthan Royals' present position at the top of the points table. The 22-year-old, who has impressed in this year's competition, is presently at No. 2 in the Orange Cap standings, only behind his idol, Virat Kohli. Riyan has been not out twice in 7 matches and 7 innings, scoring 318 runs with his highest score of 84 and a strike rate of 161.42. This season, he has got three 50s.
Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)
With Gautam Gambhir returning to the KKR coaching staff, we've seen a new Sunil Narine. With the bat and the ball, the veteran has regained his magic. In six matches and six innings, he has never been out. With a strike rate of 187.75 and a highest score of 109, Narine has amassed 276 runs. This season, he has also claimed seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.87.
Shivam Dube (Chennai Super Kings)
The Chennai Super Kings have handed all-rounder Shivam Dube a fresh lease of life. The southpaw was essential to CSK's championship-winning effort the previous year, and he is contributing this year as well. Dube has been not out twice in six matches and six innings, scoring 242 runs, the highest of which was 66*. With a strike rate of 163.51. Dube has also scored two fifties.
Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
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In the IPL 2024, Travis Head will be a headache for opposing bowlers due to his dominant form. His aggressive batting style and steady score output had been crucial to Sunrisers Hyderabad's 2024 IPL success. He has amassed an incredible 235 runs at an average of 47 and a scorching strike rate of nearly 200 in just five games.
Mayank Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants)
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After playing just two and a quarter games, young pace wonder Mayank Yadav suffered a lower abdominal strain, forcing him to miss the last two games. However, his rockets have left everyone impressed. In three matches and three innings, Mayank has struck six wickets with an economy rate of 6.0.
Rishab Pant (Delhi Capitals)
The wicketkeeper-batter is back among the runs and has looked fluid behind the stumps after sustaining a potentially fatal injury. Rishab has been not out once in seven matches and seven innings. With a highest score of 55, he has scored 210 runs. This season, Rishab Pant has hit two fifties with a Strike Rate of 156.7.
Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians)
In the IPL 2024, Jaspirt Bumrah is unstoppable. Right now, Bumrah is leading the Purple Cap race. He has struck 13 wickets at an economy rate of 5.96 in 7 matches.
Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
The Gujarat Titans have had a difficult season, but Shubman Gill, their captain, has been the only bright spot. He has amassed 263 runs with a strike rate of 151.14 in 7 matches, including two fifty-score innings.
Ashutosh Sharma (Punjab Kings)
One of the most impactful players in the IPL this year has been Ashutosh Sharma, who frequently delivers explosive cameos. At least on the outside, Ashutosh exudes pure glee, whereas batsmen typically ten up. He has amassed 156 runs at a strike rate of 205.26 in 4 matches, with a best score of 61.
Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
There is one striking resemblance between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Virat Kohli. The squad is at the bottom, with Kohli once again leading the run charts. Kohli has remained not out twice in seven matches and scored 361 runs with a strike rate of 147.34. His runs also span one century and two half centuries.
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