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Orange Cap
2026

The race for the most coveted batting crown in T20 cricket

Current Holder
Abhishek Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad
0 runs
SR: 209.35  |  8 innings  |  After Match 41
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ORANGE CAP RACE

2026 Leaderboard

Updated after Match 41 — MI vs SRH

1 👑
Abhishek Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad
0
SR 209.35
1×💯3×50
2
Heinrich Klaasen
Sunrisers Hyderabad
0
SR 157.41
3×50
3
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals
0
SR 238.09
1×💯🔥 Fastest 100
4
KL Rahul
Delhi Capitals
0
SR 185.49
1×💯152* HS
5
Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
0
SR 162.50
3×50
6
Prabhsimran Singh
Punjab Kings
0
SR 179.27
4×50
7
Shubman Gill
Gujarat Titans
0
SR 148.64
3×50
8
B Sai Sudharsan
Gujarat Titans
0
SR 163.45
1×💯
9
Ishan Kishan
Sunrisers Hyderabad
0
SR 197.46
2×50
PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS

Top 5 in Focus

01
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Abhishek Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad
425
Runs
209
Strike Rate
135*
High Score

SRH's explosive left-handed opener leads the Orange Cap race with 425 runs from just 8 innings. His 135* off 68 balls is one of the most destructive innings of IPL 2026. Took the cap with a blistering 24-ball 45 in Match 41's 243-run chase.

02
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Heinrich Klaasen
Sunrisers Hyderabad
414
Runs
157
Strike Rate
59.14
Average

The South African powerhouse wicketkeeper-batter has been a revelation for SRH. His ability to accelerate in the death overs makes him one of the most dangerous finishers in the competition.

03
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals
400
Runs
238
Strike Rate
37
Sixes

The teenage prodigy has taken IPL 2026 by storm. His century off just 36 deliveries is the fastest of the season and 3rd-fastest in IPL history. Most sixes in the tournament. Pure box-office cricket.

04
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KL Rahul
Delhi Capitals
358
Runs
185
Strike Rate
152*
High Score

The record-breaker. KL Rahul's unbeaten 152 off 67 balls is the highest individual score of IPL 2026. His blend of classical technique and modern aggression makes him one of the most complete batters in the competition.

05
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Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
351
Runs
162
Strike Rate
58.50
Average

The consistent king. Kohli held the Orange Cap earlier this season and remains a constant threat. With 8,743+ career IPL runs, he is the all-time leading scorer in IPL history and could reclaim the top spot before the season ends.

IPL 2026

Key Batting Milestones

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152*
Highest Score
KL Rahul (DC)
67 balls
⚡
36
Fastest Century (balls)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
3rd fastest in IPL history
💥
37
Most Sixes
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
SR: 238.09
🎯
249
Highest Strike Rate
Priyansh Arya (PBKS)
Min. 20 balls faced
💯
2
Most Centuries
Sanju Samson (CSK)
Incl. 115* off 56 balls
📊
91.50
Best Average
Tim David (RCB)
Min. 5 innings
SINCE 2008

Orange Cap Hall of Fame

18 seasons, 18 champions. David Warner holds the record with 3 titles.

Year Player Team Runs
2025B Sai SudharsanGujarat Titans759
2024Virat KohliRoyal Challengers Bengaluru741
2023Shubman GillGujarat Titans890
2022Jos ButtlerRajasthan Royals863
2021Ruturaj GaikwadChennai Super Kings635
2020KL RahulKings XI Punjab670
2019David Warner ★Sunrisers Hyderabad692
2018Kane WilliamsonSunrisers Hyderabad735
2017David Warner ★Sunrisers Hyderabad641
2016Virat Kohli 🏆Royal Challengers Bengaluru973 ⭐ All-time record
2015David Warner ★Sunrisers Hyderabad562
2014Robin UthappaKolkata Knight Riders660
2013Michael HusseyChennai Super Kings733
2012Chris Gayle ★Royal Challengers Bengaluru733
2011Chris Gayle ★Royal Challengers Bengaluru608
2010Sachin TendulkarMumbai Indians618
2009Matthew HaydenChennai Super Kings572
2008Shaun MarshKings XI Punjab616
3×
David Warner — most Orange Cap wins (2015, 2017, 2019)
973
Virat Kohli's 2016 record — most runs in a single IPL season, ever
8,743+
Virat Kohli's all-time IPL run tally — the highest in history