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[Updated] Purple Cap Winners in IPL (2008 – 2024)

16 May 2024 by Amān Daudzai

The Indian Premier League comprises several accolades, among which the Purple Cap stands out as a significant one. It has been awarded to the player with the most wickets since the inception of the IPL. The comprehensive record of Purple Cap Winners in IPL (2008 – 2024) is available for your perusal, including the present purple cap titleholder.

IPL Purple Cap Winners: The IPL is a highly esteemed and widely favoured sporting occasion across the globe. The IPL tournament is an annual event that showcases a blend of both domestic and international players who compete to win the highly sought-after IPL trophy.

T20 rules are used in the IPL. The format comprises brief and high-speed innings of just 20 overs, culminating the game in a couple of hours. The IPL is commonly associated with captivating chases and electrifying batting performances, however, the bowling aspect of the game can also be quite thrilling. Maiden overs have been delivered and hattricks have been scored by bowlers, despite the reduced number of overs.

The Purple Cap is annually bestowed upon the IPL’s leading wicket-taker. The practise of following this trend has been observed since the commencement of IPL in 2008. Players who have earned the Purple Cap include cricket legends such as Lasith Malinga. The subsequent piece of writing encompasses the comprehensive register of IPL Purple Cap awardees from 2008 to 2024, alongside the statistics of the ongoing IPL campaign.

IPL 2024 Purple Cap Holder – Harshal Patel (PBKS)

The Purple Cap has always been a prestigious award, honored by many cricketing greats. In IPL 2023, Mohammed Shami, playing for the Gujarat Titans, claimed the Purple Cap. Presently, Harshal Patel is leading the race for the IPL Purple Cap in 2024.

List of Top 10 Wickets Takers In IPL 2023:

P	Player	Team	Mat	Wkts	BBI	Econ	4W	5W
1	Harshal Patel	PBKS	13	22	3/15	9.51	0	0
2	Jasprit Bumrah	MI	13	20	5/21	6.48	0	1
3	Varun Chakaravarthy	KKR	12	18	3/16	8.34	0	0
4	Yuzvendra Chahal	RR	13	17	3/11	9.38	0	0
5	Khaleel Ahmed	DC	14	17	2/21	9.58	0	0
6	Arshdeep Singh	PBKS	13	17	4/29	10.1	1	0
7	Mukesh Kumar	DC	10	17	3/14	10.36	0	0
8	Tushar Deshpande	CSK	12	16	4/27	8.52	1	0
9	Kuldeep Yadav	DC	11	16	4/55	8.69	1	0
10	Harshit Rana	KKR	10	16	3/24	9.71	0	0

IPL Purple Cap Winners List (2008 – 2024)

The Purple Cap award is bestowed upon the bowler who takes the most wickets in a given season of the IPL. The cap’s possessor varies throughout the tournament until its conclusion. Instances have occurred where the recipient of the final Purple Cap belonged to a team that did not participate or qualify for the finals, which is quite peculiar. The excitement surrounding IPL is attributed in part to its unpredictability. The players may experience heartbreak despite the enjoyment of fans. Cricket is a collaborative sport, where the success of an individual is insignificant unless the entire team is functioning at an equivalent level. The details of IPL Purple Cap winners can be viewed here in a year-wise manner.

Year	Purple Cap Winner	Total Wickets	Team	Economy	Average	Total Matches	Country
2024
2023	Mohammed Shami	28	Gujrat Titans	8.03	18.64	17	India
2022	Yuzvendra Chahal	27	Rajasthan Royals	7.75	19.52	17	India
2021	Harshal Patel	32	Royal Challengers Bangalore	8.14	14.34	15	India
2020	Kagiso Rabada	30	Delhi Capitals	8.34	18.26	17	South Africa
2019	Imran Tahir	26	Chennai Super Kings	6.69	16.57	17	South Africa
2018	Andrew Tye	24	Kings XI Punjab	8.00	18.66	14	Australia
2017	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	26	Sunrisers Hyderabad	7.05	14.19	14	India
2016	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	23	Sunrisers Hyderabad	7.42	21.30	17	India
2015	Dwayne Bravo	26	Chennai Super Kings	8.14	16.38	17	Trinidad and Tobago
2014	Mohit Sharma	23	Chennai Super Kings	8.39	19.65	16	India
2013	Dwayne Bravo	32	Chennai Super Kings	7.95	15.53	18	Trinidad and Tobago
2012	Morne Morkel	25	Delhi Daredevils	18.12	7.19	16	South Africa
2011	Lasith Malinga	28	Mumbai Indians	5.95	13.39	16	Sri Lanka
2010	Pragyan Ojha	21	Deccan Chargers	7.29	20.42	16	India
2009	RP Singh	23	Deccan Chargers	6.98	18.13	16	India
2008	Sohail Tanvir	22	Rajasthan Royals	6.46	12.09	11	Pakistan

Players with the Most Purple Caps in IPL History

In IPL history, Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the only bowlers to have won the Purple Cap twice. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the only bowler to have won the Purple Cap in consecutive seasons, achieving this feat in 2016 and 2017.

Player Name	Number of Purple Caps
Sohail Tanvir	1
RP Singh	1
Pragyan Ojha	1
Lasith Malinga	1
Morne Morkel	1
Dwayne Bravo	2
Mohit Sharma	1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	2
Andrew Tye	1
Imran Tahir	1
Kagiso Rabada	1
Harshal Patel	1
Yuzvendra Chahal	1
Mohammed Shami	1

IPL Purple Cap All-Time Winners List with Wickets

So far, a total of 14 bowlers have won the prestigious Purple Cap since the inaugural season of the IPL.

Team	Player	Wickets
RR	Sohail Tanvir	22
DC (Deccan Chargers)	RP Singh	23
DC (Deccan Chargers)	Pragyan Ojha	21
MI	Lasith Malinga	28
DD	Morne Morkel	25
CSK	Dwayne Bravo	32
CSK	Mohit Sharma	23
CSK	Dwayne Bravo	26
SRH	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	23
SRH	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	26
KXIP	Andrew Tye	24
CSK	Imran Tahir	26
DC (Delhi Capitals)	Kagiso Rabada	30
RCB	Harshal Patel	32
RR	Yuzvendra Chahal	27
GT	Mohammed Shami	28

Teams with Most Purple Caps in IPL History

Chennai Super Kings have won the most Purple Caps in IPL history, with their bowlers winning the award four times. Deccan Chargers, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad each have had two bowlers who have won the Purple Cap for them.

Teams	Purple Caps
RR	2
DC (Deccan Chargers)	2
MI	1
Delhi Daredevils/Delhi Capitals	2
CSK	4
SRH	2
KXIP	1
RCB	1
GT	1

[Updated] IPL Orange Cap Winners List (2008 – 2024)

16 May 2024 by Amān Daudzai

The Indian Premier League, an annual cricket tournament, has winners of the IPL Orange Cap. The Orange Cap award has been bestowed upon the top run scorer since the inception of the IPL. The comprehensive record of IPL Orange Cap recipients from 2008 to 2024 is available for your perusal, including the current Orange Cap holder.

List of winners of the IPL Orange Cap: The IPL is a highly popular and widely viewed sporting event globally. The annual tournament attracts cricket players from around the globe to compete. The IPL’s T20 format is a highly thrilling and fast-paced spectacle that fans find incredibly captivating. IPL is often associated with thrilling moments and explosive batting performances.

The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer in the IPL, a tradition that has been observed since the inception of the tournament in 2008. Notable cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, and Shaun Marsh have been Orange Cap winners in the past 15 years. This article presents a comprehensive list of IPL Orange Cap winners from 2008 to 2024, including the current cap holder.

IPL 2024 Orange Cap Holder – Shubman Gill (GT)

The most runs scored in the IPL 2024 were scored by Virat Kohli of RCB, followed by Ruturaj Gaikwad of CSK and Travis Head of SRH.

The race for the Orange Cap in the IPL 2024 season has intensified, with batters dominating bowlers across the park. This season promises a thrilling contest as modern greats like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma face off against rising stars like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Currently, Virat Kohli holds the Orange Cap in 2024.

IPL Orange Cap Winner List 2024

Rank	Player	Team	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
1	Virat Kohli	RCB	13	661	113*	66.1	155.16	1	5
2	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	13	583	108*	58.3	141.5	1	4
3	Travis Head	SRH	11	533	102	53.3	201.89	1	4
4	Riyan Parag	RR	13	531	84*	59	152.58	0	4
5	Sai Sudharsan	GT	12	527	103	47.91	141.28	1	2
6	Sanju Samson	RR	13	504	86	56	156.52	0	5
7	K L Rahul	LSG	13	465	82	35.77	136.36	0	3
8	Sunil Narine	KKR	12	461	109	38.42	182.93	1	3
9	Rishabh Pant	DC	13	446	88*	40.55	155.4	0	3
10	Phil Salt	KKR	12	435	89*	39.55	182	0	4

IPL Orange Cap Winners List (2008 – 2024)

The Orange Cap award is bestowed upon the IPL’s top run scorer, with the cap’s possessor fluctuating throughout the season until its culmination. Instances have been observed where the recipient of the Orange Cap accolade was a member of a team that did not participate in the finals or even secure a spot in the playoffs. The IPL’s unpredictability is a source of both enjoyment and disappointment. The comprehensive list of IPL Orange Cap winners categorized by year is available for your perusal.

Year	Orange Cap Winner	Total Runs	Team	Strike Rate	Average	Highest Score	Country
2024	Virat Kohli	661	Royal Challengers Bangalore	155.16	66.1	113	India
2023	Shubman Gill	890	Gujrat Titan	157.8	59.33	116	India
2022	Jos Buttler	863	Rajasthan Royals	149.05	57.53	116	England
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad	635	Chennai Super Kings	136.26	45.35	101*	India
2020	KL Rahul	670	Kings Eleven Punjab	129.34	55.83	132*	India
2019	David Warner	692	Sunrisers Hyderabad	143.87	69.2	100	Australia
2018	Kane Williamson	735	Sunrisers Hyderabd	142.44	58.27	84	New Zealand
2017	David Warner	641	Sunrisers Hyderabad	141.81	58.27	126	Australia
2016	Virat Kohli	973	Royal Challengers Bangalore	152.03	81.08	113	India
2015	David Warner	562	Sunrisers Hyderabad	156.54	43.23	91	Australia
2014	Robin Uthappa	660	Kolkata Knight Riders	137.78	44	83	India
2013	Michael Hussey	733	Chennai Super Kings	129.5	52.35	95	Australia
2012	Chris Gayle	733	Royal Challengers Bangalore	160.74	61.08	128	West Indies
2011	Chris Gayle	608	Royal Challengers Bangalore	183.13	67.55	107	West Indies
2010	Sachin Tendulkar	618	Mumbai Indians	132.6	47.53	89	India
2009	Matthew Hayden	572	Chennai Super Kings	144.81	52	89	Australia
2008	Shaun Marsh	616	Kings Eleven Punjab	139.68	68.44	115	Australia

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Players with the Most Orange Caps in IPL History

Player Name	Number of Orange Caps
Shaun Marsh	1
Matthew Hayden	1
Sachin Tendulkar	1
Chris Gayle	2
Michael Hussey	1
Robin Uthappa	1
David Warner	3
Virat Kohli	1
Kane Williamson	1
KL Rahul	1
Ruturaj Gaikwad	1
Jos Buttler	1
Shubman Gill	1

Orange Cap in IPL List with Runs: All Time Winners

Team	Player	Runs
KXIP	Shaun Marsh	616
CSK	Matthew Hayden	572
MI	Sachin Tendulkar	618
RCB	Chris Gayle	608
RCB	Chris Gayle	733
CSK	Michael Hussey	733
KKR	Robin Uthappa	660
SRH	David Warner	562
RCB	Virat Kohli	973
SRH	David Warner	641
SRH	Kane Williamson	735
SRH	David Warner	692
PBKS	KL Rahul	670
CSK	Ruturaj Gaikwad	635
RR	Jos Buttler	863
GT	Shubman Gill	890

Teams with Most Orange Caps in IPL History

Team	Orange Caps
KXIP/PBKS	2
CSK	3
MI	1
RCB	3
KKR	1
SRH	4
RR	1
GT	1

IPL 2023 Winner: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Journey from Start to Winning IPL Final Match

1 June 2023 by Amān Daudzai

IPL 2023 Winner Team: Following a highly intense and suspenseful game. The fifth IPL trophy was lifted by Chennai Super Kings. GT lost to CSK by 5 wickets.

The Indian Premier League has concluded after a span of two months, culminating in an exciting championship match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. Based on their impressive lineups and leadership, it appears that the two teams have secured their positions at the top of the points table and are likely to compete in the finals.

The Gujarat Titans were led by Hardik Pandya, who effectively guided the team to their first IPL championship in 2022. The captaincy of Chennai Super Kings was once again led by the living-legend MS Dhoni, who successfully secured the final spot for a record 10th time. The individual in question has participated in a total of 11 finals in the Indian Premier League.

On the scheduled date of May 28, 2023, the highly anticipated match encountered a significant obstacle due to inclement weather conditions, resulting in a postponement to the reserved day of May 29. The following day did not improve as precipitation continued throughout the evening. The match commenced without any hindrances as the skies cleared up at night.

IPL 2023 Final: Chennai Super Kings Won by Five Wickets

Gujarat Titans put up a massive 214/4 total on the scoreboard in one frenzied inning.

The play was halted during the second innings when Chennai Super Kings began their batting due to precipitation. Following a two-hour interval, the game recommenced with a fresh objective in accordance with the DLS approach.

The target set for CSK was to pursue 171 runs within a span of 15 overs. The team initiated the game with an exceptional start, accumulating a total of 52 runs during the powerplay. GT experienced a resurgence towards the conclusion of the match as Mohit Sharma eliminated Ambati Rayudu and MD Dhoni on successive deliveries.

CSK secured the victory in the final two overs, with Ravindra Jadeja’s impressive performance leading them to success.

The fifth IPL title was secured by Chennai Super Kings, with MS Dhoni emerging as the most accomplished captain in the Indian Premier League’s annals.

Even at the age of 41, MSD is still going strong, and if everything goes according to plan, he intends to play in one more IPL season.

CSK’s remarkable transformation from finishing near the bottom of the points table in 2022 to securing the championship in 2023 highlights its status as one of the most exceptional IPL franchises in history. The achievement was made possible due to the exceptional leadership skills exhibited by Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

List of Match Award Winner: IPL 2023 Final, CSK VS GT

Award	Player	Team
Player of the Match	Devon Conway	CSK
Catch of the Match award	MS Dhoni	CSK
Longest Six	Sai Sudharsan	GT
Maximum Fours	Sai Sudharsan	GT
Most Valuable Asset of the Match	Sai Sudharsan	GT
Gamechanger of the Match	Sai Sudharsan	GT
Electric Striker of the Match	Ajinkya Rahane	CSK

Scorecard Gujarat Titans Inning 214/4 (20): IPL 2023 Final, CSK VS GT

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Wriddhiman Saha (wk) c MS Dhoni b DL Chahar	54	39	5	1	138.46
Shubman Gill st MS Dhoni b RA Jadeja	39	20	7	0	195.00
Sai Sudharsan lbw b Matheesha Pathirana	96	47	8	6	204.26
Hardik Pandya Not out	21	12	0	2	175.00
Rashid Khan c RD Gaikwad b Matheesha Pathirana	0	2	0	0	0.00
EXTRA	4		(B – 1, W – 2, NO – 0, LB – 1, P – 0)
TOTAL	214 (4 Wkts, 20 Ov)	(10.70 RUNS PER OVER)

Read | Sai Sudharsan: The young gun who is lighting up the IPL 2023 Final

Who Is Sai Sudharsan, The Chennai-Born Batter Who Led Gujarat Titans to Victory Against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023 Final?

29 May 2023 by Amān Daudzai

At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan led the team in performance as they defeated Chennai Super Kings with a massive score of 214/4.

The batter, aged 21, exhibited exceptional form by scoring 96 runs in a mere 47 balls, aided by 8 fours and 6 sixes. Sudharsan has scored his fourth half-century in the tournament, three of which were achieved this year. Two additional scores of fifty were registered against Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. A player of young age was selected by GT during the IPL 2022 auction for a sum of Rs 20 lakh.

Sudharsan’s father achieved national recognition as an athlete, representing India at the South Asian Games in 1993. Meanwhile, Sudharsan’s mother excelled in volleyball at the state level.

The young cricketer began playing at an early age, and he gained notoriety after leading Alwarpet CC to victory in the 2019–20 Raja of Palayampatti Shield by scoring 635 runs.

He played his first T20 match for Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2021. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the left-handed hitter went on to make his List A debut. He was able to establish himself in the state team, and his dependable play won him a spot in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.He was the second-highest run scorer in the TNPL with 358 runs from 8 innings and a strike rate of 143.77; he was also crucial in advancing Lyca Koval Kings to the postseason.

He was chosen by GT in the IPL auction in 2022, and he played his first game against Punjab Kings. The individual’s season yielded moderate success, as evidenced by their accumulation of 165 runs across 5 games, accompanied by a single half-century.However, Lyca Koval Kings paid a record amount of Rs 21.6 lakh for his services in the inaugural TNPL auction before the 2023 season because of his effectiveness.

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Sai Sudharsan: The young gun who is lighting up the IPL 2023 Final

29 May 2023 by Amān Daudzai

Sai Sudharsan is a 21-year-old Indian cricketer who is currently playing for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is a right-handed batsman who bowls leg-breaks. Sudharsan has been in excellent form in the IPL this season, scoring 363 runs in 12 matches at an average of 30.25 and a strike rate of 137.75. He has also picked up four wickets.

Sudharsan was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in 2021. He has since played four first-class matches, scoring 266 runs at an average of 66.50. He has also played six List A matches, scoring 350 runs at an average of 75.00.

Sudharsan IPL Dedut

Sudharsan was bought by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 20 lakh in the IPL auction in February 2022. He made his IPL debut on 8 April 2022 against the Lucknow Super Giants. He scored 35 runs in that match. Sudharsan has since played 12 matches in the IPL, scoring 363 runs at an average of 30.25 and a strike rate of 137.75. He has also picked up four wickets.

Sai Sudharsan 96 of 47 in IPL 2023 Finals

Sudharsan is a talented batsman who has the potential to be a star in the future. He is a good timer of the ball and has a wide range of shots. He is also a good fielder. Sudharsan is a valuable asset to the Gujarat Titans and he will be hoping to help them win the IPL title this season.

Sai Sudharsan played terrific innings of 96/47 for GT taking them 214 in the final.

In the IPL 2023 final, Sudharsan scored 96 runs off 47 balls to help Gujarat Titans win the title. He was adjudged the man of the match for his performance.

Sudharsan’s performance in the IPL has been a revelation. He has shown that he has the talent to be a top player in the world. He is a young player with a bright future ahead of him.

Read | Who have Scored most runs in finals in IPL history?

CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 final: Gujarat Titans records Highest ever team total in IPL final

29 May 2023 by Amān Daudzai

The previous record, set by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016, of 208 for seven, was surpassed by Titans, who scored 214 for four in 20 overs.

During their championship match versus Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, Gujarat Titans recorded the highest team score in an IPL final.

The previous record, set by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016, of 208 for seven, was surpassed by Titans, who scored 214 for four in 20 overs.

In order to post the difficult total, the defending champion relied on B. Sai Sudharsan’s mesmerising 96 from 47 balls, which was helped by Wriddhiman Saha’s fifty and skipper Hardik Pandya’s late cameo.

Highest team scores in IPL final

Team	Opposition	Season	Score
Gujarat Titans	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Royal Challengers Bangalore	2016	208/7
Chennai Super Kings	Royal Challengers Bangalore	2011	205/5
Mumbai Indians	Chennai Super Kings	2015	202/5
Kolkata Knight Riders	Kings XI Punjab	2014	200/7
Royal Challengers Bangalore	Sunrisers Hyderabad	2016	200/7
Punjab Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders	2014	199/4
Kolkata Knight Riders	Chennai Super Kings	2012	192/5
Chennai Super Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders	2021	192/3
Chennai Super Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders	2012	190/3

Read | Highest Team Scores of All Time in IPL (2008 – 2023)

Highest Team Scores of All Time in IPL (2008 – 2023)

28 May 2023 by Amān Daudzai

The Indian Premier League is known for big scoreboard totals, but they can sometimes be on par with an ODI match. From 2008 through 2023, the top team scores in IPL history may be seen here.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a T20 cricket event with a short format that is recognized for its entertaining games and rapid batting. The Indian Premier League has hosted some of the most exciting and high-scoring cricket matches in the globe since its debut in 2008.

The IPL has continually created thrilling and memorable moments for fans worldwide, with some of the biggest stars in the game representing eight franchise clubs. In the IPL, high run totals are not uncommon. In fact, failing to score more than 200 runs on some grounds is considered a poor performance.

However, some teams go it a step further and post massive totals that appear to be ODI totals. Some of the most popular venues, like as Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, are known for being batting havens and bowling graveyards. Many teams have even set goals of more than 200 runs in such settings.

Today we present you the list of the highest IPL team scores ever. Take a look at the highest totals ever recorded on an IPL scoreboard. These scores represent the finest of T20 cricket and the remarkable talent on display in the IPL, from record-breaking partnerships to explosive batting exploits.

Maximum IPL Team Scores (2008-2023)The Royal Challengers Bangalore set the record for the highest IPL total with 263/5 runs in a single innings.

Chris Gayle shredded the opposition and crushed Pune Warriors bowlers to make a remarkable 175-run knock off just 66 balls in this encounter.

Along with Chennai Super Kings, RCB appears five times on the list.

With a blazing innings of 257/5 against Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants came dangerously near to breaking RCB’s massive record in 2023.

Another astounding statistic for the IPL teams with the most 200+ run totals is:

CSK: 27

RCB: 24

KKR: 19

PBKS: 19

The complete list of highest IPL team totals can be found below:

Rank	Team	Score	Opposition	Match Date
1	Royal Challengers Bangalore	263/5	Pune Warriors	23 Apr 2013
2	Lucknow Super Giants	257/5	Punjab Kings	28 April 2023
3	Royal Challengers Bangalore	248/3	Gujarat Lions	14 May 2016
4	Chennai Super Kings	246/5	Rajasthan Royals	3 Apr 2010
5	Kolkata Knight Riders	245/6	Kings XI Punjab	12 May 2018

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1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (263/5)

The night of April 23, 2013, was momentous in the Indian Premier League. Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 263 runs against Pune Warriors India, losing only 5 wickets. Chris Gayle, the RCB’s best player, produced 175 runs and was not out. In the Indian Premier League, it is considered a respectable team score. Gayle would have hit a double century in T20 cricket with a few more balls. Other RCB players including as Tillakaratne Dilshan, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers took a back seat as Gayle etched his place in the history books. Pune Warriors India was held to 133/9.

2. Lucknow Super Giants (257/5)

Lucknow Super Giants nearly broke RCB’s near-unbeatable record as they scored 257 runs in 20 overs while losing only 5 wickets. LSG batted first against Punjab Kings, and every member on the team entered the pitch and began hitting boundaries. Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran were the MVPs, scoring 72 off 40 and 45 off 19, respectively. PBKS also batted effectively and would have won on any other day, but fell short by 56 runs despite reaching 201 runs.

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (248/3)

It’s an unusual occurrence when two players get centuries in the same T20 match. RCB accomplished this feat in 2016 against the Gujarat Lions. Virat Kohli scored 109 runs in 55 balls, while AB de Villiers hit 129 runs in 52 deliveries. Gujarat Lions were held to 104 runs in 20 overs.

4. Chennai Super Kings (246/5)

In 2010, the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals played a legendary match. CSK scored 246 runs batting first, with 5 wickets in hand. RR also played admirably, but only managed 223 runs. Murali Vijay of CSK was named match MVP after scoring 127 runs in 56 balls.

5. Kolkata Knight Riders (245/6)

Kings XI Punjab were in another high-scoring yet exciting contest as Kolkata Knight Riders posted a mammoth 245 run total in 20 overs. Sunil Narine was the match’s star. The West Indies all-rounder batted first for KKR, scoring 75 runs off 26 deliveries. KXIP fought hard, with captain Ravichandran Ashwin and the team giving their best, but it was not enough. KKR won by 31 runs.

The highest run total in IPL 2023The scoreboards in the 2023 Indian Premier League have seen many 200-plus totals. Teams have even sought huge scores to win games. However, Lucknow Super Giants had the highest team score in the 2023 Tata IPL.

Lucknow Super Giants made history in IPL 2023 by reaching 257 runs in 20 overs with only five wickets lost. They came dangerously close to breaking RCB’s near-unbreakable record.

Chennai Super Kings have the second highest IPL run total in 2023. CSK batted first against rivals Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Garden Stadium, scoring 235 runs.

Yes, no typos! We have scored 2⃣5⃣7⃣ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BfPFiLYFjb
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 28, 2023

To summarize

Throughout its existence, the IPL has witnessed some incredible team scores. With amazing batting performances, teams have continuously pushed the boundaries and set new marks. The top IPL team scores have come from a combination of strategic preparation, skillful execution, and pure brilliance. While some of these scores came in winning situations, others came in losing situations, but they all left an everlasting impact on the IPL. Several teams have etched their names in the history books by posting massive totals on the board, from the tournament’s inception to the present day. As the IPL evolves, it will be intriguing to see if any team can surpass these astounding performances and set new standards in future matchups.

Who have Scored most runs in finals in IPL history?

28 May 2023 by Amān Daudzai

CSK has been represented by up to four of the top five players with the highest number of runs in IPL finals.

The IPL 2023 final will witness a clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by MS Dhoni, and defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28. Several athletes have exhibited thrilling displays in the final match since the establishment of the league in 2008.

A record-breaking ten times since the first season, the yellow team has made it to the final, which is noteworthy. The data indicates that CSK batters have a slight advantage in the batting charts during finals. Suresh Raina, a former star player, has scored the highest number of runs in finals with a total of 249 at an average of 35.57. He has also achieved two half-centuries in eight appearances.

Shane Watson, a former Australian cricketer, has amassed a total of 236 runs in four matches, including a century and a fifty. Rohit Sharma, the captain of Mumbai Indians, ranks third on the prestigious list with a total of 183 runs in six matches, averaging at 30.50.

Murali Vijay, a former CSK batter, has been included in the list for accumulating 181 runs in four matches. The individual’s most notable performance occurred during a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2011, where he achieved an impressive score of 95 runs from 52 deliveries and was subsequently awarded the title of Player of the Match.

Legendary captain MS Dhoni, who is currently fifth on the elite list, has 180 runs at an average of 36 in eight innings. Dhoni is scheduled to participate in his 10th IPL Final while wearing the yellow uniform against the reigning champions in Ahmedabad. He possesses the ability to ascend this ranking. The potential for Dhoni to showcase his formidable batting skills and secure a place among the top three in this exclusive roster is yet to be determined, pending the outcome of Sunday’s highly anticipated final.

Most runs in IPL Finals:

Player	Runs	Innings	Strike Rate	Average	High Score	50’s	100’s
Suresh Raina	249	8	150.00	35.57	73	2	0
Shane Watson	236	4	163.88	78.66	117*	1	1
Rohit Sharma	183	6	129.78	30.50	68	2	0
Murali Vijay	181	4	147.15	45.25	95	1	0
MS Dhoni	180	8	135.33	36.00	63*	1	0

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IPL 2023 Final: BCCI announces prize money for top four teams in the Indian Premier League

27 May 2023 by Amān Daudzai

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared the prize money for the leading four teams in the Indian Premier League 2023 final.

The IPL Final marks the culmination of a complete cycle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, spanning over a period of two months. The teams that initiated the league will also conclude it. The final match of the 16th edition of the league will witness a clash between defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The final match is scheduled for Sunday, May 28th, at the Narendra Modi International Stadium located in Ahmedabad.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared the monetary rewards for the leading quartet in the Indian Premier League 2023 final.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the prize money for the top four teams in the Indian Premier League 2023, with the IPL Final fast approaching. The league champions will receive a substantial sum of INR 20 crores, while the second-place finishers will be awarded INR 13 crores.

The prize money will also be awarded to Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants based on their performance in the league. The aforementioned teams, including Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, successfully advanced to the playoffs and participated in a riveting Eliminator match.

The team Mumbai Indians, having qualified for the second round, shall receive a prize amount of INR 7 crores for their exceptional performance in the league. The team that has won five times managed to recover from a poor performance in the initial stages of the competition and successfully secured a spot in the playoffs. LSG was defeated in the eliminator, however, GT proved to be a formidable opponent in Qualifier 2.

Lucknow Super Giants will receive a sum of 6.5 crores upon qualifying for the playoffs. The team encountered a significant setback due to numerous injuries, resulting in the absence of their key players from the competition. Despite facing significant challenges, they persevered and ultimately qualified for the playoffs through determined effort. Mumbai Indians were not thumped in the eliminator.

Prize money for IPL 2023

Top 4 Teams of IPL 2023:

Winner	TBD	20 crore
Runner up	TBD	13 crore
3rd Position	Mumbai Indians	7 crore
4th Position	Lucknow Super Giants	6.5 crore

IPL Final: Predicted Playing 11 of Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings

Here’s the Predicted Playing 11 of Gujarat Titans for the IPL Final:

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami. Impact Player: Joshua Little

Here’s the Predicted Playing 11 of Chennai Super Kings for the IPL Final:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana. Impact player: Matheesha Pathirana

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Most 5-wickets Hauls in IPL History: Bowlers with 5-wickets in a single inning

27 May 2023 by Amān Daudzai

Most five-wickets Hauls in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

5 Wickets in Single Innings: The Indian Premier League is a globally renowned professional cricket competition, known for its dynamic batting and remarkable scoring rates. Instances have occurred where the games have exhibited a preference towards the bowling attack.

Check out the List of bowlers who have achieved the highest number of five-wicket hauls in the history of the Indian Premier League.

The Indian Premier League is a prominent professional cricket competition that prioritizes batting and aims to provide engaging and high-scoring matches. Batsmen tend to exhibit explosive playing, leaving bowlers with limited opportunities to demonstrate their skillset. The majority of pitches in IPL exhibit a batting-friendly nature, resulting in remarkable innings where each player, from the opener to the low-order bowler, commences hitting boundaries right after stepping onto the field.

There have been occasions, though, when the pitches have favored the bowlers and led to exceptional four- or five-wicket hauls. Instances of five-wicket hauls are not as frequent in IPL as they are in test or ODI cricket, nonetheless, they have been witnessed in the tournament. Instances have been recorded where bowlers have claimed four, five, and six wickets during a solitary innings, spanning a four-over spell.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a prominent player of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has recently become a member of the distinguished group of bowlers who have taken 5 wickets in a match. This compilation presents the players who have achieved the highest number of five wicket hauls.

Most five-wickets Hauls in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Multiple wickets in IPL are a rare occurrence for bowlers due to various factors. The maximum number of overs available is four, which may be reduced if the captain opts to include a sixth bowler. Each opposing batsman possesses the intention to accumulate the maximum possible runs. Batsmen do not spare good deliveries and yorkers.

The manifestation of such imprudence frequently culminates in the loss of wickets and has the potential to alter the game’s tempo. The primary objective of the bowling team in an IPL match is to acquire wickets. World-class and top-ranked bowlers from around the globe participate in the IPL. It has been observed that certain individuals have accomplished the feat of claiming six wickets in a solitary match. The adeptness of these cricket players to outsmart even the most skilled batters is a remarkable aspect of the Indian Premier League. In the IPL, achieving a score of 200+ or safeguarding a total below 150 is within the realm of possibility.

The first bowler to record a five-wicket haul in IPL was Sohail Tanvir. Tanvir, while playing for Rajasthan Royals, achieved the feat of taking 5 wickets against Chennai Super Kings during the first season of IPL.

The individual known as Lakshmipathy Balaji achieved the distinction of being the initial Indian bowler to attain a 5-wicket haul in the IPL.

Anil Kumble, Lasith Malinga, Amit Mishra, Harbhajan Singh, and Sunil Narine are among the prominent bowlers with the highest number of five-wicket hauls.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has achieved the distinction of being one of the three players to have secured two five-wicket hauls in the IPL.

The current record for the best bowling figure is held by Akash Madhwal of Mumbai Indians. During the Eliminator match against Lucknow Super Giants, Madhwal effectively eliminated the top and middle order of the opposing team, conceding only 5 runs in 3.3 overs under intense pressure. The figures he produced with a rating of 5 out of 5 will be etched in memory for a significant period of time.

During the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match against GT, MI experienced a similar outcome as they have previously inflicted on their opponents. Five wickets were taken by Mohit Sharma in 2.2 overs, with a concession of only 10 runs.

List of Most five-wicket Hauls in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Player	Total Wickets	Five Wicket Hauls	Best Figures
James Faulkner (GL/KXIP/PWI/RR)	59	2	5/16
Jaydev Unadkat (DC/KKR/LSG/MI/RCB/RPS/RR)	91	2	5/25
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (PWI/SRH)	168	2	5/19
Akash Madhwal	14	1	5/5
Mohit Sharma	116	1	5/10
Mark Wood (CSK/LSG)	11	1	5/14
Sohail Tanvir (RR)	22	1	6/14
Dimitri Mascarenhas (KXIP/RR)	19	1	5/25
Alzarri Joseph (GT/MI)	20	1	6/12
Adam Zampa (RCB/RPS/RR)	28	1	6/19
Umran Malik (SRH)	29	1	5/25
Ankit Rajpoot (CSK/KKR/KXIP/RR)	24	1	5/14
Wanindu Hasranga (RCB)	35	1	5/18
Andrew Tye (GL/KXIP/LSG/RR)	42	1	5/17
Anil Kumble (RCB)	45	1	5/5
Arshdeep Singh (KXIP/PBKS)	56	1	5/32
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR/KXIP)	61	1	5/20
Munaf Patel (GL/MI/RR)	74	1	5/21
Laksmi Pathybalaji (CSK/KKR/KXIP)	76	1	5/24
Andre Russell (DC/KKR)	96	1	5/15
Harshal Patel (DC/RCB)	109	1	5/27
Ishant Sharma (DC/KKR/KXIP/RPS/SRH)	80	1	5/12
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)	145	1	5/10
Lasith Malinga (MI)	170	1	5/13
Yuzvendra Chahal (MI/RCB/RR)	187	1	5/40
Amit Mishra (DC/LSG/SRH)	173	1	5/17
Harbhajan Singh (CSK/KKR/MI)	150	1	5/18

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