In the aftermath of Sunday’s IPL double-header, there’s been a notable shift in the Purple Cap standings. Arshdeep Singh has climbed to third place following a game-changing performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Punjab Kings (PBKS). Let’s delve into the latest leaderboard for both the Purple and Orange Cap races after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR), and PBKS claimed victory over LSG.
In a match held in Dharamsala, Arshdeep Singh demonstrated exceptional skill, recording figures of 3 for 16 from his four overs. His efforts were crucial in securing a 37-run win for PBKS, bringing his tally to 16 wickets in 11 matches this season. Despite being level on wickets with Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) Noor Ahmad and Mumbai Indians’ Trent Boult, Arshdeep ranks higher due to a better average.
Leading the Purple Cap table is Prasidh Krishna from Gujarat Titans (GT), with 19 wickets in ten matches. He’s followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) Josh Hazlewood, who has claimed 18 wickets. After Sunday’s matches, Varun Chakravarthy of KKR also made gains, now holding 15 wickets after taking 2 for 32 against RR.
The Orange Cap standings saw fewer changes at the top, yet a new player has emerged in the fourth position. Rajasthan Royals’ opener Yashasvi Jaiswal climbed to fourth with 473 runs, bolstered by his 34 off 21 balls against KKR. The list is still led by RCB’s Virat Kohli with 505 runs, closely followed by GT’s B Sai Sudharsan, who trails by a single run.
Moving up in the rankings is PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh, now at seventh after surpassing LSG’s Nicholas Pooran. Prabhsimran’s impressive 91 off 48 balls elevated his total to 437 runs over 11 matches, highlighting his form as the tournament progresses. Pooran, previously a strong contender for the top spot, now sits in eighth place after a decline in recent performances.
Also making their mark in the top ten are Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill, both representing GT, with 470 and 465 runs respectively.
For those interested in deeper insights, you might want to check out the ESPNcricinfo MVP table and other IPL performance metrics like highest batting strike rates, best bowling economy rates, and most sixes, among others. These stats offer a comprehensive view of standout performances in the tournament so far.
