With the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season winding down, the quest for the coveted Orange Cap has heated up, with multiple leading batters fighting for the crown as the highest run-scorer this season. There have been some phenomenal performances this season, and the race for the Orange Cap is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining in recent memory.
Race to the Lead
- Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians)
Suryakumar Yadav has been in incredible form this season, accumulating 510 runs in 12 matches, averaging 63.75 with a strike rate of 170.56. Yadav’s explosive batting in the middle order has been a critical part of the Mumbai Indians’ resurgent season.
- Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)
Sai Sudharsan has been a revelation this season, scoring 509 runs in 11 matches with an impressive strike rate of 153.31. Sudharsan has played a vital role by providing consistency and an anchor for the innings, as the Titans have been a strong team this season.
- Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Shubman Gill has been graceful yet destructive this season, scoring 508 runs in 11 matches and averaging 50.80 with a strike rate of 152.55. Gill has evolved into a vital member of the Gujarat Titans batting line-up, equally capable of accelerating the innings as well as providing stability when needed.
- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
The RCB legend has been in vintage form, racking up 505 runs in 11 innings with an average of 63.13. With seven half-centuries, Kohli has been the rock for Bengaluru. His strike rate of 143.46 may not be the highest, but his presence stabilizes the innings every time.
- Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans)
Jos Buttler has been explosive for Gujarat Titans, with 500 runs at a phenomenal average of 71.43. His strike rate of 163.93 and four not-outs reflect how often he has finished games. A highest score of 97* shows he’s come close to that elusive hundred multiple times.
Other Notable Contenders
- Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings): Scored 487 runs with a blazing strike rate of 170.87, providing aggressive starts for his team.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals): Accumulated 473 runs, showcasing consistency at the top of the order.
- Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings): Impressed with an explosive strike rate of 194.85, already smashing 28 sixes in 12 games.
- Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants): Scored 410 runs with a blistering strike rate of 200.98, showcasing his game-changing ability in death overs.
- Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings): Accumulated 405 runs at an average of 50.63, anchoring innings and finishing games effectively.
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In Conclusion
As the IPL continues on to the 2025 season, the Orange Cap competition remains fierce. With so many top batters playing, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top as the leading run scorer. Make sure to stay tuned to Cricmatch for the latest updates and analysis for the Orange Cap race.
