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IPL 2026: Heinrich Klassen overtakes Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli in Orange Cap race; Anshul Kamboj leads Purple Cap tally
TL;DR
Heinrich Klaasen leads the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 283 runs, surpassing Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ranks fourth with 246 runs after a recent match.
Key points
- Heinrich Klaasen leads the Orange Cap race with 283 runs.
- Shubman Gill is second with 251 runs.
- Virat Kohli ranks third with 247 runs.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is fourth with 246 runs.
- Klaasen has two half-centuries this season.
Heinrich KlaasenShubman GillVirat KohliVaibhav Sooryavanshi
IPL Orange Cap 2026: RR's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bettered his ranking and now sits at number four in the list of top run scorers of IPL 2026 after his team's match vs KKR on Sunday. The left-handed batter has 246 runs in six matches.
Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad is the Orange Cap holder, having accumulated 283 runs. Klaasen has delivered consistent performances, averaging 47.16 at a strike rate of 144.38, and has played a key role in the middle order with two half-centuries.
Shubman Gill is at No. 2. Gill has accumulated 251 runs in 4 matches at an average of 62.75 and a strike rate of 154.94.
Virat Kohli is in third position in the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026, with 247 runs from six matches. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star has been in sublime form, averaging 49.40 at a strike rate of 157.32.
At No. 5 is Kohli’s teammate Rajat Patidar with 230 runs. Patidar has been one of the most explosive batters this season, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 212.96 and an average of 46.00.
With the tournament heating up, the Orange Cap race remains tightly contested, with each of these batters playing a crucial role for their teams.
IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standings
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Matches | Innings | Strike Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 283 | 6 | 6 |
Q&A
Who is leading the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026?
Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad is currently leading the Orange Cap race with 283 runs.
What are the current standings for Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race?
Shubman Gill is in second place with 251 runs, while Virat Kohli is third with 247 runs.
How many runs does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has accumulated 246 runs in six matches, placing him fourth in the Orange Cap standings.
What is Heinrich Klaasen's batting average and strike rate in IPL 2026?
Heinrich Klaasen has an average of 47.16 and a strike rate of 144.38 in IPL 2026.
