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IPL 2026 Storm in Orange Cap! KL Rahul on top, tough competition from Abhishek Sharma and Klaasen, Sanju Samson created a stir
Samira Vishwas | May 7, 2026 6:24 AM CST

New Delhi. The race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2026 is becoming increasingly exciting with every match. Delhi Capitals’ star batsman KL Rahul has once again secured the first position in the list of batsmen scoring the most runs on the basis of his magnificent performance. However, the competition behind them has become very tough.

DC vs CSK match update

Chennai Super Kings achieved a big win by defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets.

Delhi Capitals: 155/7

Chennai Super Kings: 159/2 (17.3 overs)

Hero of the match: Sanju Samson (87* runs, not out) – Player of the match

Orange Cap Updated Top List (IPL 2026)

KL Rahul – 10 matches, 445 runs (on top)

Abhishek Sharma – 10 matches, 440 runs (just 6 runs behind)

Heinrich Klaasen – 10 matches, 425 runs

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 404 runs

Sanju Samson – 402 runs (entry in top-5)

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill are present in the top-10 but have slipped down.

The battle for Orange Cap becomes more intense

Abhishek Sharma needs only 6 runs to become number-1, Klaasen is also in the race with big shots, there is every chance of change of lead after every match.




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    purple cap update

    Tough competition continues in the bowlers’ race as well.
    On top: Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 9 matches, 17 wickets, Kagiso Rabada – 16 wickets Anshul Kamboj – 17 wickets (economy remained expensive) The race for both Orange and Purple Cap in IPL 2026 is wide open. KL Rahul is currently on top, but Abhishek Sharma and Klaasen can turn the tables in any match. The upcoming matches will decide who will become the real king.


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