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IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi back on top, overtakes Abhishek Sharma in Orange Cap race
TL;DR
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken the lead in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 400 runs, surpassing Abhishek Sharma. Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets, marking PBKS's first loss of the season.
Key points
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads the Orange Cap race with 400 runs.
- Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets.
- Abhishek Sharma is in second place with 380 runs.
Vaibhav SooryavanshiAbhishek SharmaRajasthan RoyalsPunjab Kings
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has reclaimed the top spot in the Orange Cap race, becoming the first player to reach 400 runs in IPL 2026, underlining his sensational form this season.
Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, powered by an unbeaten 77-run stand off 32 balls between Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey, who chased down the target in 19.2 overs and handed PBKS their first defeat. RRâs chase was set up by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (43 off 16) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 27), before Yuzvendra Chahalâs three wickets briefly swung momentum back to PBKS. However, Ferreira and Dubey finished strongly under pressure. Earlier, PBKS had posted 222/4, led by Marcus Stoinisâ 62 off 22* and Prabhsimran Singhâs 59, but their bowlers couldnât defend the total in the death overs.
With this performance, Sooryavanshi now leads the Orange Cap standings with 400 runs in nine matches at a staggering strike rate of 238.09, further cementing his status as one of the breakout stars of the season.
Abhishek Sharma is now 2nd spot in Orange Cap holder in IPL 2026 after his match-winning fifty against Rajasthan Royals. In eight matches, he has amassed 380 runs at an average of 54.29 and an explosive strike rate of 212.29. KL Rahul sits at number 3 with 358 runs in eight games at an strike rate of 185.49. Kohli now sits at number four with 351 runs in eight innings at an impressive strike rate of 162.50. Heinrich Klaasen is placed fifth with 349 runs at an average of 49.86 and a strike rate of 149.79.
Here are the top 10 leading run scorers of IPL 2026:
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Matches (M) | Innings (Inn) |
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Q&A
How many runs has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 400 runs in IPL 2026.
Who is currently in second place for the Orange Cap in IPL 2026?
Abhishek Sharma is in second place with 380 runs in IPL 2026.
What was the result of the match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings?
Rajasthan Royals won the match against Punjab Kings by six wickets.