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Who is the top run-scorer in IPL 2026? List of batters with most runs in race for the Orange Cap
TL;DR
The IPL 2026 season starts on March 28, featuring RCB as defending champions. Sai Sudharsan currently holds the Orange Cap with 759 runs from 2025.
Key points
- IPL 2026 starts on March 28
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions
- Sai Sudharsan holds the Orange Cap with 759 runs
- Virat Kohli is a two-time Orange Cap winner
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The Indian Premier League is back with yet another exciting season in 2026, withĀ Royal Challengers BengaluruĀ taking onĀ Sunrisers HyderabadĀ on March 28. The tournament will run until the end of May.
RCB enter the IPL 2026 season as defending champions after they won their maiden IPL title in 2026, beatingĀ Punjab KingsĀ in the final.
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Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) is the current Orange Cap holder (759 runs in 2025) and remains a top favourite due to his incredible consistency at the top of the order.
Virat Kohli is a two-time winner (2016, 2024) and consistently features in the top 5. He remains the benchmark for run-scoring in the IPL and will remain in the hunt for the Orange Cap this year as well.
Shubman Gill won the Orange Cap in 2023 and continues to be a prolific run-getter. He will be a strong candidate for a second cap.
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Orange Cap Race: Top 5 batsmen with the most runs in IPL 2026
| Player (Team) | Innings | Runs | H.S | Avg. | S.R | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) | 9 | 400 | 103 | 44.44 |
Q&A
Who is the current top run-scorer in IPL 2026?
Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans is the current top run-scorer, holding the Orange Cap with 759 runs from 2025.
When does the IPL 2026 season start and end?
The IPL 2026 season starts on March 28 and runs until the end of May.
Which team is the defending champion in IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is the defending champion after winning their maiden title in 2026.
How many times has Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap in IPL?
Virat Kohli has won the Orange Cap twice, in 2016 and 2024.
