Orange Cap in IPL 2024 after KKR thrash DC: Phil Salt goes previous Sanju Samson; Rishabh Pant climbs to 4th spot

Rishabh Pant's choice to bat first at Eden Gardens backfired as Kolkata Knight Riders registered a snug win over Delhi Capitals within the Indian Premier League season 2024 on Monday. Philip Salt's quick-fire knock powered Shreyas Iyer and Co. to a powerful 7-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in match No.47 of the IPL 2024 at Kolkata. With the win over the Delhi Capitals, Iyer's KKR aspect has retained the second spot on the IPL 2024 factors desk.

Kolkata Knight Riders' Philip Salt performs a shot (IPL)

Batting first within the just lately concluded encounter, Pant's DC aspect posted a below-par complete of 153-9 in 20 overs. Pant scored 27 off 20 balls whereas Kuldeep Yadav performed a counterattacking knock in opposition to the Knight Riders to assist DC set the modest goal. In reply, two-time champions KKR accomplished the run-chase in simply 16.three overs. KKR opener Salt top-scored for the Knight Riders of their seven-wicket win over the Delhi Capitals.

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Wicketkeeper-batsman Salt smashed 68 off 33 balls in opposition to the Capitals. Salt has taken the fifth spot within the IPL 2024 Orange Cap standings. The KKR opener surpassed Sanju Samson in taking the fifth spot within the newest standings. Salt has amassed 392 runs in 9 video games this season. DC skipper Pant sealed the fourth spot after KKR's win over the guests. Pant has 398 runs underneath his belt after 11 matches on the IPL 2024.