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RR Star Player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Wins Orange Cap; GT Pacer Kagiso Rabada Claims Purple Cap In IPL 2026
24htopnews | June 1, 2026 2:09 PM CST

Teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after scoring a tournament-leading 776 runs in 16 innings for Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada claimed the Purple Cap, taking 29 wickets in 17 innings for Gujarat Titans. Their outstanding performances earned them the season's top individual batting and bowling honours.

The IPL 2026 season concluded with remarkable individual performances, as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Gujarat Titans pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada walked away with the tournament's most prestigious individual awards.

Representing Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi captured the Orange Cap after a sensational campaign with the bat. The young opener amassed an incredible 776 runs in just 16 innings, finishing as the highest run-scorer of the season. His fearless strokeplay and consistency made him one of the biggest success stories of IPL 2026.

The teenager dominated bowling attacks throughout the tournament, producing several match-winning knocks and earning praise from cricket legends and fans alike. His breakthrough season established him as one of the brightest young talents in world cricket and a key figure in Rajasthan Royals' campaign.

Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans star Rabada claimed the Purple Cap after finishing as the leading wicket-taker of the season. The South African speedster picked up 29 wickets in 17 innings, consistently delivering crucial breakthroughs with both the new ball and at the death.


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