Orange Cap in IPL 2025: Updated list of players with most runs after Sunday's double header
Orange Cap in IPL 2025: All eyes will be on how the top contenders perform in their remaining matches as the battle intensifies.
Alpha Desk
May 26, 2025 / 01:53 IST
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Orange Cap in IPL 2025: Updated list of players with most runs after Sunday's double header (BCCI Photo)
Orange Cap in IPL 2025: The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a one-sided affair on Sunday as Chennai Super Kings convincingly defeated Gujarat Titans by 83 runs. CSK, led by MS Dhoni, posted a formidable 230/5, while Shubman Gill's GT could only manage 147 in response. Meanwhile, in Delhi, Sunrisers Hyderabad demolished Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs, posting a mammoth 278/3. Ajinkya Rahane's KKR crumbled under pressure, getting all out for 168.
Titans Teammates Lock Horns at the Top
As the league stage of IPL 2025 nears its crescendo, the battle for the coveted Orange Cap is intensifying. Gujarat Titans' (GT) young gun, Sai Sudharsan, currently holds the lead with 679 runs in 14 matches. However, his captain and opening partner, Shubman Gill, is breathing down his neck with 649 runs in as many matches. This intra-team rivalry is adding an extra layer of intrigue to the competition.
SKY and Marsh Provide Stiff Competition
Mumbai Indians' (MI) Suryakumar Yadav is not far behind, with 583 runs in just 13 matches. SKY's blistering strike rate of 170.46 is the highest among the top five, and his average of 72.87 is simply phenomenal. With 30 sixes, he has been the most prolific six-hitter in the top order.
Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) Mitchell Marsh, with 560 runs in 12 matches, including a century, is also a strong contender. His aggressive approach, reflected in his strike rate of 161.85, makes him a dangerous player.
Jaiswal occupies fifth spot
Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Yashasvi Jaiswal, who started the season with a bang, finds himself in fifth position with 559 runs in 14 matches. He has six half-centuries to his name.
What's Next?
The race is far from over, with several matches still to be played. Next Punjab Kings (PBKS), captained by Shreyas Iyer, will face Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. All eyes will be on how the top contenders perform in their remaining matches as the battle for the Orange Cap intensifies.
