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Abhishek Sharma has taken the lead in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with an unbeaten 135, bringing his total to 323 runs. Heinrich Klaasen follows closely with 320 runs, while Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi round out the top five.
NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 Orange Cap race has taken a dramatic turn, with Abhishek Sharma storming to the top after a sensational unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals, a knock that underlined both his form and dominance this season. The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener now leads the charts with 323 runs, averaging 53.83 at a staggering strike rate of 215.33, setting the benchmark for the competition.
Close on his heels is teammate Heinrich Klaasen, who has been equally impactful with 320 runs. Klaasenâs consistency and finishing ability have made him a vital pillar in SRHâs batting line-up, keeping the pressure firmly on Abhishek at the summit.
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Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill occupies third place with 265 runs from just five matches, combining leadership with reliability. Royal Challengers Bengaluruâs Virat Kohli follows in fourth with 247 runs, continuing his steady run of form, while Rajasthan Royals young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completes the top five with 246 runs in an impressive breakout season.
Further down the list, SRHâs stand-in captain Ishan Kishan has climbed to sixth with 238 runs, edging past RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, who sits seventh with 230. Punjab Kingsâ Cooper Connolly and Rajasthan Royalsâ Yashasvi Jaiswal are tied on 223 runs, occupying eighth and ninth respectively, while PBKS batter Priyansh Arya rounds off the top 10 with 211 runs.
With margins so tight and multiple players in peak form, the Orange Cap race is shaping up to be one of the most compelling storylines of IPL 2026. Each innings is proving decisive, with positions shifting rapidly as batters push the limits.
Abhishek Sharma is currently leading the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 323 runs.
Abhishek Sharma has scored 323 runs at an average of 53.83 and a strike rate of 215.33.
Heinrich Klaasen has scored 320 runs in IPL 2026.
The top five players are Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

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| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches | Innings | SR | Ave. | HS |
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 323 | 7 | 7 | 215.33 | 53.83 | 135* |
| 2 | Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) | 320 | 7 | 7 | 153.11 | 53.33 | 62 |
| 3 | Shubman Gill (GT) | 265 | 5 | 5 | 151.42 | 53.00 | 86 |
| 4 | Virat Kohli (RCB) | 247 | 6 | 6 | 157.32 | 49.40 | 69* |
| 5 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) | 246 | 6 | 6 | 236.53 | 41.00 | 78 |
| 6 | Ishan Kishan (SRH) | 238 | 7 | 7 | 188.88 | 34.00 | 91 |
| 7 | Rajat Patidar (RCB) | 230 | 6 | 6 | 212.96 | 46.00 | 63 |
| 8 | Cooper Connolly (PBKS) | 223 | 6 | 5 | 163.97 | 55.75 | 87 |
| 9 | Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | 223 | 6 | 6 | 152.73 | 55.75 | 77* |
| 10 | Priyansh Arya (PBKS) | 211 | 5 | 5 | 248.23 | 42.20 | 93 |
In a match that briefly influenced these standings on Tuesday, Abhishekâs blistering 135 powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals, reinforcing his grip on the coveted cap.