IPL 2024: Virat Kohli 'Honoured' after winning Orange Cap Award, looking forward to IPL 2025

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap award in IPL 2024 after a scintillating season.

The RCB batter scored 741 runs this season and was an absolute treat to watch throughout the thick and thin of the franchise.

Although RCB were ousted from the Eliminator, Virat Kohli stood up for his team with stellar batting performances. He was outstanding as RCB won their last six matches to qualify for the playoffs from the brink of elimination.

Virat Kohli Stats in IPL 2024

Runs: 741
Average: 61.75
Strike Rate: 154.7
Fifties: 5
Century: 1
Highest Score: 113
Fours: 62
Sixes: 38

As Kohli won the award, KKR captain Shreyas Iyer collected it on Kohli's behalf. The RCB batter is currently on India duty and will be flying for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA.

But Kohli had a special pre-recorded message. The entire crowd at the Chepauk stadium rose the decibels as soon as Virat's name was announced, and Kohli had a few words to say. The RCB batter said that he was honoured with the award and was happy with his performance.

"Extremely honoured to win the orange cap this season. It was a rollercoaster of a ride, I was really pleased with the way I performed for the team, especially in the latter half where we needed to win every game to qualify. Looking forward to replicate the performance in the IPL 2025 and thank you everyone for your support," Kohli said.