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IPL 2026: Samson storms up the Orange Cap race; Kamboj reclaims Purple Cap top spot
TL;DR
Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten century, leading CSK to a 103-run victory over MI in IPL 2026. Anshul Kamboj reclaimed the Purple Cap with 14 wickets, edging out Prince Yadav.
Key points
- IPL 2026 is nearing the halfway mark with 33 matches completed.
- Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten century for CSK.
- Anshul Kamboj reclaimed the Purple Cap with 14 wickets.
- CSK defeated MI by 103 runs in their recent match.
Chennai Super KingsMumbai IndiansSanju SamsonAnshul Kamboj
NEW DELHI: We are almost halfway through the league stage of IPL 2026, with 33 out of a total of 70 matches done and dusted. Slowly but surely, players in form are beginning to emerge from the horde of cricketers competing in this highly competitive tournament.
The race for the top run-scorer and leading wicket-taker of the season â the Orange Cap and the Purple Cap â is throwing up exciting and interesting contests.
After the IPL âEl Clasicoâ between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings â two five-time champions â on Thursday, CSK pacer Anshul Kamboj has reclaimed the Purple Cap with 14 scalps from seven games. The young pacer, who returned figures of 1/10, is now one wicket ahead of second-placed Prince Yadav, the Lucknow Super Giants pacer, who has 13 wickets from seven matches.
CSK won the âEl Clasicoâ by a massive 103 runs, thanks to a formidable total of 207/6, powered by a superb unbeaten century from Player of the Match Sanju Samson (101* off 54 balls). It was the new CSK recruitâs second hundred of IPL 2026, after his unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals at home in Chennai.
With two centuries, Samson has jumped straight into the Orange Cap race and is now placed third with 293 runs from seven games. The list is currently led by two Sunrisers Hyderabad batters â Abhishek Sharma (323 runs from seven games) and Heinrich Klaasen (320 runs in seven games).
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Shubman Gill (fourth with 265 runs), skipper of Gujarat Titans, and Virat Kohli (sixth with 247 runs) of Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have the opportunity to move up in the Orange Cap standings as the two teams meet on Friday in Bengaluru.
Among the bowlers featuring in todayâs RCB vs GT clash, Gujarat Titans pacer Prasidh Krishna (fourth with 12 wickets), RCBâs Bhuvneshwar Kumar (seventh with 10 wickets) and GTâs Kagiso Rabada (eighth with 10 wickets) will also have the chance to climb up the Purple Cap standings.
Here are the current Top 5 in the Orange Cap and Purple Cap races
IPL 2026 Orange Cap:
Q&A
Who is currently leading the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026?
Sanju Samson is currently leading the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026.
How many wickets does Anshul Kamboj have to reclaim the Purple Cap?
Anshul Kamboj has 14 wickets to reclaim the Purple Cap in IPL 2026.
What was the result of the IPL 'El Clasico' match between CSK and MI?
CSK won the IPL 'El Clasico' against MI by 103 runs.
What were Sanju Samson's stats in the match against MI?
Sanju Samson scored 101 runs off 54 balls in the match against MI.
