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IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers
TL;DR
The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) is currently ongoing, featuring key stats including the points table and top performers. The tournament is in its 19th edition, showcasing previous winners of the orange and purple caps.
Key points
- 2026 IPL is in full swing
- Includes points table and top performers
- Highlights previous orange and purple cap winners
[Reuters]
The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing with its 19th edition.
Here are the key stats from the tournament, including the full points table and previous winners of the orange and purple caps.
IPL points table
IPL 2026 orange cap: Who is highest run-scorer?
1. Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - 323 runs
2. Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - 320
3. Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) - 265
4. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 247
5. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) - 246
IPL 2026 purple cap: Who is highest wicket-taker?
1. Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) - 13 wickets
2. Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans) & & Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - 12
4. Prince Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants) - 11
=5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Ravi Bishnoi (Rajasthan Royals) & Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) - 10
Previous winners of IPL orange and purple cap
IPL 2026 batting stats: Highest strike-rate, average & most sixes
Highest strike-rate
Minimum 20 balls faced
1. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) - 248.23
2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) - 236.53
3. Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - 215.33
4. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 212.96
5. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 203.52
Highest average
1. Quinton de Kock (Mumbai Indians) - 125
2. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 86.50
3. Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals) - 65.33
4. Rovman Powell (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 60
5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) - 55.75
Most sixes
1. Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - 27 sixes
2. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 22
=3. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) & Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) - 20
=5. Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (both Punjab Kings) & Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 14
IPL 2026 bowling stats: Best strike-rate, average & economy
Best strike-rate
=1. Ashwani Kumar (Mumbai Indians) & Mukesh Choudhary (Chennai Super Kings) - 6.00
3. Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals) - 9.00
4. Praful Hinge (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - 9.60
5. Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) & Shashank Singh (Punjab Kings) - 10.00
Best average
1. Ashwani Kumar (Mumbai Indians) - 6.00
2. Mukesh Choudhary (Chennai Super Kings) - 10.50
=3. Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals), Shashank Singh (Punjab Kings) & Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals) - 13.00
Best economy
Minimum of 24 balls bowled
1. Ashwani Kumar (Mumbai Indians) - 6.00
2. Yash Raj Punja (Rajasthan Royals) - 6.25
3. Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) - 6.50
4. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 6.82
5. Sakib Hussain (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - 7.08
Q&A
What is the current points table for IPL 2026?
The current points table for IPL 2026 includes rankings and points for all participating teams.
Who are the top run-scorers in IPL 2026?
The top run-scorers in IPL 2026 are highlighted in the tournament's key stats, showcasing the leading batsmen.
What are the previous winners of the orange and purple caps in IPL?
The previous winners of the orange and purple caps are listed in the IPL 2026 stats, detailing the top batsmen and bowlers from past tournaments.
