IPL 2024: Jos Buttler away from Orange Cap despite two centuries
- The battle between the Orange and Purple Caps in IPL 2024 is becoming quite interesting
- Even after scoring two centuries, Jos Buttler is far behind in the Orange Cap race.
- Currently the orange cap is adorning the head of Virat Kohli.
Jos Buttler led Rajasthan Royals to victory by scoring an unbeaten century against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 31st match of IPL 2024. This was Butler's second century of the season. While Butler had earlier scored a century against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he also scored an unbeaten century while chasing the target. Now you might be thinking that after scoring two centuries, Butler will capture the Purple Cap, but it is not so at all, Butler, who has scored two centuries in the season, is far away from the race for the Orange Cap. During this period he has scored 1 century and 2 half-centuries.
Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals finished second
As far as Jos Buttler is concerned, he is at eighth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs by scoring two centuries. Buttler has so far scored 250 runs in 6 innings at an average of 62.50 and strike rate of 147.93. Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals is at second place in the list of highest run scorers. Ryan has so far scored 318 runs in 7 innings at an average of 63.60 and strike rate of 161.42. In this list, Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson is third with 276 runs, KKR's Sunil Narine is fourth with 276 runs and Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma is fifth with 261 runs.
Purple Cap race is interesting
Rajasthan Royals spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is on top in terms of taking the most wickets so far this season. Chahal has taken 12 wickets while bowling in 7 innings, with which he has captured the Purple Cap. In the list of highest wicket takers, Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians is at second place with 10 wickets and Mustafizur Rahman of Chennai Super Kings is at third place with 10 wickets. Moving forward, Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins and Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada are seen at the fourth and fifth positions with 9 wickets each.