Travis Head Surpasses Rohit and Parag to Claim Orange Cap in IPL 2024 After DC vs SRH Match, Scores Blistering 89 and Nears Leader Kohli

Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned the Delhi Capitals in a high-octane clash in Match 35 of the 2024 Indian Premier League, securing a commanding 67-run victory in Delhi on Saturday. The SRH openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, put on a show-stopping performance, breaking the IPL record for most runs in the powerplay by scoring a whopping 125 runs without losing a wicket in the first six overs.

Head’s explosive 89-run innings propelled him to the second spot in the Orange Cap standings, with a total of 324 runs in six matches. What’s even more impressive is his strike rate of 216, the highest among the top five run-scorers. Sharma also made a significant impact with his quickfire 46 off just 12 deliveries, climbing to the tenth spot in the list.

The Orange Cap leader, Virat Kohli, continued his dominance with 361 runs to his name, while Riyan Parag slipped to the third spot. Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma and Lucknow Super Giants’ KL Rahul followed closely behind in fourth and fifth place, respectively.

With more thrilling action expected on Sunday, Kohli will look to extend his lead as RCB takes on Kolkata Knight Riders. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will face the Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, who currently sits in eighth place in the Orange Cap race with 263 runs.

As the IPL season heats up, fans can expect more fireworks and intense battles for the coveted Orange Cap title. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and match highlights on the Hindustan Times website and app.