CSK vs RCB and SRH vs DC: Deepak Chahar’s Purple and Faf du Plessy’s Orange Cap Entry

A total of 20 matches have been played so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. After these 20 matches, there have been some changes in the top-5 list of Orange Cap and Purple Cap contenders. The player who has scored the most runs in the IPL is awarded the Orange Cap and the player who has taken the most wickets with the Purple Cap. Shikhar Dhawan hit a 28-run knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is currently the frontrunner in the Orange Cap race with the most runs. Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul is second after them.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Faf du Plessi is in fine form. He has also played Fifty in two consecutive matches. He smashed 50 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and joined the top-3 batsmen in this special list. Johnny Bairstow scored 38 against Delhi Capitals and placed in the top-5.

Top 5 batsmen to have scored the highest runs in IPL 2021 so far

Talking about the Purple Cap contenders, Harshal Patel of RCB remains on top in this matter. Harshal has 15 wickets in his account. He is followed by Avesh Khan of Delhi Capitals, who has 11 wickets in his account so far. In this list, CSK fast bowler Deepak Chahar has entered the top-5, who now has 8 wickets in his account.

Top 5 bowlers of all time wickets in IPL 2021

Two matches were played on Sunday in IPL 2021. The first match was played between CSK and RCB and the second match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. The first match was won by CSK by a big margin of 69 runs, while the second match reached the super over, where Delhi Capitals finally won.