IPL 2024 Updated Points Table: Rajasthan Royals (RR) emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, winning by 2 wickets. The clash between the top two teams in the IPL 2024 points table kept the spectators on the edge of their seats all throughout as it was another run-fest in the IPL 2024 season. Jos Buttler’s magnificent hundred outshined Sunil Narine’s first IPL hundred.
RR now maintain their position at the top of the IPL 2024 points table, securing six victories out of seven matches. A victory for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would have elevated them to the top spot, given their impressive net run rate of +1.688. However, following the game, KKR remain in the second position.
IPL 2024 Updated Points Table
|
Pos |
Teams |
Mat |
Won |
Lost |
Tied |
NR |
Pts |
NRR |
|
1 |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
7 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
0.677 |
|
2 |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
6 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
1.399 |
|
3 |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
6 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0.726 |
|
4 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
6 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0.502 |
|
5 |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0.038 |
|
6 |
Gujarat Titans (GT) |
6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
-0.637 |
|
7 |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
6 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
-0.218 |
|
8 |
Mumbai Indians (MI) |
6 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
-0.234 |
|
9 |
Delhi Capitals (DC) |
6 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
-0.975 |
|
10 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
7 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-1.185 |
RR won the toss and chose to field first as KKR posted a total of 223 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sunil Narine emerged as the top scorer for KKR, getting his first IPL century as he made 109 runs off 56 deliveries. In a remarkable solo effort, Jos Buttler remained unbeaten with a score of 107 runs from 60 balls. His remarkable innings propelled RR to successfully chase down the target of 224 runs on the final delivery of the match with two wickets in hand.
Here’s a look at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in IPL 2024
IPL 2024 Most Runs
1. Virat Kohli (RCB): 361 runs, HS 113*, Avg 72.2, SR 147.34, 1 century, 2 fifties, 35 fours, 14 sixes.
2. Riyan Parag (RR): 318 runs, HS 84*, Avg 63.6, SR 161.42, 3 fifties, 22 fours, 20 sixes.
3. Sunil Narine (KKR): 276 runs, HS 109, Avg 46, SR 187.75, 1 century, 1 fifty, 26 fours, 20 sixes.
4. Sanju Samson (RR): 276 runs, HS 82*, Avg 55.2, SR 155.05, 3 fifties, 27 fours, 11 sixes.
5. Rohit Sharma (MI): 261 runs, HS 105*, Avg 52.2, SR 167.3, 1 century, 28 fours, 15 sixes.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Virat Kohli remains the top run-getter in the IPL 2024 season so far and hence holds the orange cap in the tournament.
IPL 2024 Most Wickets
1. Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 7 innings, 26 overs, 217 runs, 12 wickets, Average 18.08, Economy Rate 8.34.
2. Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 6 innings, 24 overs, 146 runs, 10 wickets, Average 14.6, Economy Rate 6.08, 1 five-wicket haul.
3. Mustafizur Rahman (CSK): 5 innings, 20 overs, 183 runs, 10 wickets, Average 18.3, Economy Rate 9.15, 1 four-wicket haul.
4. Pat Cummins (SRH): 6 innings, 24 overs, 189 runs, 9 wickets, Average 21, Economy Rate 7.87.
5. Kagiso Rabada (PBKS): 6 innings, 24 overs, 191 runs, 9 wickets, Average 21.22, Economy Rate 7.95.
RR’s spinner Yuzvendra Chahal remains on the top of the leading wicket-takers list and hence holds the IPL 2024 season’s purple cap.