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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli reclaims Orange Cap with blazing 81, powers RCB to 2nd Spot
TL;DR
Virat Kohli scored 81 runs, reclaiming the Orange Cap and leading RCB to second place in IPL 2026. He now has 328 runs, edging out Abhishek Sharma by just 5 runs.
Key points
- Virat Kohli scored 81 runs in IPL 2026.
- Kohli reclaimed the Orange Cap with 328 runs.
- RCB is in second place in the points table.
- Abhishek Sharma has 323 runs, closely trailing Kohli.
- Kohli made history with 800 fours and 300 sixes for RCB.
Virat KohliAbhishek SharmaRoyal Challengers BangaloreSunrisers Hyderabad
Virat Kohli reclaimed the top spot in the Orange Cap standings with a commanding knock of 81 runs while chasing a target of 205. He played at a blistering strike rate of 184.09, smashing 8 fours and 4 sixes in a match-defining innings. Kohli had an early scare, as he was dropped on zero by Washington Sundar off the very first ball of the chase, a costly miss for the Titans. He made the most of that lifeline and went on to script history, becoming the first player to register 800 fours and 300 sixes for a single franchise in IPL history.
He stitched together a dominant 115-run partnership for the second wicket with Devdutt Padikkal, who contributed a rapid 55 off 27 balls, effectively taking the game away from the opposition. Kohli was eventually dismissed in the 14th over, clean bowled by Jason Holder while attempting a pull shot, but by then he had already done the bulk of the work in the chase, something he is renowned for.
With this innings, Kohli now leads the Orange Cap race with 328 runs. The victory also propelled RCB to second place in the IPL 2026 points table, with 10 points from 7 matches.
Hot on his heels is Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who has 323 runs from 7 matches. The left-hander has been explosive, boasting a staggering strike rate of 215.33 - the highest among the top contenders, along with an average of 53.83. His unbeaten 135 remains one of the standout knocks of the tournament.
SRH’s dominance in the batting charts continues with Heinrich Klaasen, who has scored 320 runs in 7 matches. With an average of 53.33 and a strike rate of 153.11, Klaasen has been a reliable middle-order enforcer, providing both stability and acceleration.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has also been among the leading run-getters. In 6 matches, Gill has scored 297 runs at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 149.24, anchoring the innings with trademark composure.
Rounding off the top five is Sanju Samson, representing Chennai Super Kings this season. Samson has scored 293 runs in 7 matches, averaging a remarkable 58.60 - the highest among the top five, with a strike rate of 178.65. With two centuries already, he has been one of the most impactful batters of the campaign.
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Q&A
How many runs does Virat Kohli have in IPL 2026?
Virat Kohli has 328 runs in IPL 2026, leading the Orange Cap standings.
What was Virat Kohli's strike rate in his recent innings?
Kohli had a strike rate of 184.09 during his innings of 81 runs.
Who is the closest competitor to Virat Kohli for the Orange Cap?
Abhishek Sharma from Sunrisers Hyderabad is the closest competitor, with 323 runs.
What position is RCB in the IPL 2026 points table?
RCB is currently in second place in the IPL 2026 points table with 10 points from 7 matches.
