IPL Awards:Players who perform well in every season of IPL are given various awards including Orange Cap, Purple Cap. The Orange Cap award is given to the player who scores the most runs in the tournament. At the same time, the bowler who takes the most wickets is awarded the Purple Cap. Along with this, honors like Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player and Fair Play Award are also given in the Indian Premier League.
Orange and Purple Cap winners get cash prizes
The Orange Cap, awarded in memory of the highest run-scorer, is a prestigious title in IPL history. Winners like David Warner, Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli have registered their names in this respected list. The Orange Cap winner is given a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh as a reward for his excellent batting performance.
Similarly, the bowler who performs brilliantly in bowling and takes the most wickets is awarded the Purple Cap. Players who have worn this cap include Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada among many other bowlers. Every season, the Purple Cap winner is given a prize of Rs 15 lakh to the bowler who performs brilliantly.
Which player is in the race in IPL 2024?
IPL 2024 season started. In this, Virat Kohli is leading in the race for Orange Cap, while Yuzvendra Chahal is dominating the race for Purple Cap. Both the players have shown excellent performance on the field so far.
How much money do teams get?
The team that performs best in IPL and becomes the champion gets a big prize of Rs 20 crore, while the runner-up team gets Rs 13 crore. The third and fourth placed teams are rewarded handsomely with earnings of Rs 7 crore and Rs 6.5 crore respectively. Apart from the Orange and Purple Cap awards, the IPL also recognizes many other exceptional performances. Cash awards are given to players who perform well such as Emerging Player of the Tournament, Most Valuable Player, Power Player of the Season, Game Changer of the Season and Super Striker of the Season.
