IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad wins Orange Cap, Harshal Patel takes Purple Cap
Xtra Time Web Desk: The 14th edition of Indian Premier League 2021 saw two young Indians take away the honours as far as highest run scorer and wicket taker is concerned.
Chennai Super Kings Ruturaj Gaikwad held the Orange Cap with 635 runs while Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged as the Purple Cap holder after taking 32 wickets this season.
During the course of this season, Harshal tied the record of CSK bowler Dwayne Bravo of taking the most wickets in a single IPL edition.
Let’s have a look at the award winners after the final match in Dubai:
| Awards | Team/Player | Prize Money |
| Winner | Chennai Super Kings | ₹20 crore |
| Runners Up | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹12.50 crore |
| Man of the match | Faf du Plessis | ₹1 lakh |
| Orange Cap | Ruturaj Gaikwad (635 runs, average of 45.35) | Rs. 10 akh |
| Purple Cap | Harshal Patel (32 wickets) | ₹10 lakh |
| Perfect Catch of the season | Ravi Bishnoi | ₹10 lakh |
| Super Striker of the season | Shimron Hetmyer | ₹10 lakh |
| Game Changer of the season | Harshal Patel | ₹10 lakh |
| Most Sixes | KL Rahul (30) | ₹10 lakh |
| Power Player of the season | Venkatesh Iyer | ₹10 lakh |
| Valuable of the season | Harshal Patel | ₹10 lakh |
| Fair play of the season | Rajasthan Royals |
