Virat Kohli was a happy man after he bagged the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) Orange Cap as he said he was ‘really pleased’ with the way he performed for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this season.
Kohli finished the tournament as the highest run-getter with 741 runs in 15 matches including a century and five fifties. He scored at an average of 61.75 and with a strike rate of 154.69 as an opener along with captain Faf du Plessis.
“Extremely honoured to receive the orange cap for this season. It was a roller-coaster of a ride, I was really pleased with the way I performed for my team throughout the season but more importantly in the latter half where we needed to win every game to qualify,” Kohli said in a recorded message after the final as Shreyas Iyer collected the accolade on his behalf in Chennai on Sunday.
A dominating season of 7️⃣4️⃣1️⃣ runs with the bat in 1️⃣5️⃣ matches ❤️The Orange Cap award for the season belongs to none other than Virat Kohli #TATAIPL | #TheFinalCall | @imVkohli | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/ZbR3rIy04u
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 26, 2024
The right-hand batter added that he is eager to replicate his form in the upcoming T20 World Cup for India in the USA and the West Indies.
“Something that I hope to replicate in the 2025 season of the IPL as well. Thank you everyone for your support,” he said.
The 35-year-old became the first Indian to win the Orange Cap twice in IPL history.
It’s Harshal Patel who receives the Purple Cap award!A wonderful season with the ball bagging 2️⃣4️⃣ scalps from 1️⃣4️⃣ matches #TATAIPL | #Final | #TheFinalCall | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/hGvh6sXgQt
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 26, 2024
Punjab Kings pacer Harshal Patel was awarded the Purple Cap for finishing the season with 24 wickets, the most in the tournament.
“Deeply honoured to be presented with the purple cap. It’s been a very rewarding journey. I want to thank everyone who was part of my journey – my teammates, my coaches and especially my family, my wife and my son. Without their support, it wouldn’t have been possible. I look forward to the 2025 season,” he said.
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