Royal Challengers Bangalore secured victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 41st match of IPL 2024, defeating them by 35 runs. This marked RCB’s second win of the season. Let’s delve into how this win impacted RCB’s position in the points table and the setback for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Additionally, we’ll explore changes in the Orange and Purple Cap standings between Bangalore and Hyderabad.
Impact on Points Table
Despite RCB’s win against Hyderabad, it didn’t alter their position in the points table. Before their victory, Bangalore was positioned at 10th place, and post-victory, they remain at the same spot. However, their points have increased by 2 to 4. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad, after facing defeat, holds the third position with 10 points and a net run rate of +0.577.
Top 4 Teams
Talking about the top 4 teams, Rajasthan Royals lead the table with 14 points. Following them are Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively with 10-10 points each. Kolkata Knight Riders have a net run rate of +1.206, Sunrisers Hyderabad has +0.577, and Lucknow Super Giants have +0.148.
Other Team Positions
Moving forward, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat Titans stand at the fifth, sixth, and seventh positions respectively. The position of all teams varies due to net run rate differences. Mumbai Indians are at the eighth position with 6 points. Then come Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at ninth and tenth positions respectively, both with 4 points each.
Orange Cap Holder – Kohli’s Dominance
In the match against Hyderabad, Virat Kohli played a half-century innings, securing his dominance on the Orange Cap. Kohli has scored 430 runs in 9 matches so far, leading the batting charts. Following him closely is Ruturaj Gaikwad with 349 runs. Then comes Rishabh Pant with 342 runs, Sai Sudarshan with 334 runs, and Travis Head with 325 runs.
Purple Cap Race
A competitive race is ongoing for the Purple Cap among Mumbai Indians’ pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Rajasthan Royals’ spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, and Punjab Kings’ pacer Harshal Patel. All three bowlers have taken 13 wickets each in 8 matches. However, Bumrah holds the Purple Cap due to being at the top spot.