Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has taken control of the Orange Cap standings in IPL 2026, thanks to a decisive knock of 86 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at Ahmedabad. In four appearances, Gill has amassed 251 runs, posting a strike rate of 154.94 and an average of 62.75. The effort set up Gujarat’s successful chase of 181, with the franchise registering its third victory of the season and climbing into the top four of the points table.
Orange Cap race: where the leaders stand
- Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans): 251 runs in 4 matches; strike rate 154.94; average 62.75
- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 228 runs in 5 matches; strike rate 158.33; average 57.00
- Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 224 runs in 5 matches; strike rate 142.67; average 44.80
- Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 222 runs in 5 matches; strike rate 213.46; (two fifties)
- Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 213 runs in 5 matches; strike rate 190.17; highest score 91
Gill’s climb has also pushed Virat Kohli into second place in the Orange Cap race. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter has piled up 228 runs from five outings, carrying a strike rate of 158.33 and an average of 57.00. His numbers reflect a steady blend of control and aggression, including 25 fours and eight sixes, as he continues to anchor innings without losing momentum.
Kohli is scheduled to take on Delhi Capitals later today, a fixture that could provide another chance to reclaim first place. The battle at the top is proving razor-thin, with the next tier of batters close enough to swing the standings quickly with a single big performance.
Right behind Kohli sits Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen, who has reached 224 runs in the tournament so far. Klaasen has maintained reliable output, averaging 44.80 while striking at 142.67. His role in the middle order has been central to SRH’s rhythm, highlighted by two half-centuries that have helped stabilize innings and accelerate when needed.
At number four is Rajat Patidar, also from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with 222 runs to his name. Patidar has been among the most explosive hitters this season, registering a strike rate of 213.46. His power game has stood out even among the league’s top scorers, with 21 sixes—the highest tally among the top five on this list—alongside two fifties.
Ishan Kishan occupies fifth place with 213 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad, continuing to rely on an attacking approach from the top. He has struck at 190.17, clearing the ropes with regularity through 22 fours and 12 sixes. Kishan’s most eye-catching contribution has been a highest score of 91, reinforcing how quickly he can shift the tempo of an innings.
With the tournament moving into a more decisive phase, the Orange Cap fight remains tightly packed, and each of these batters is playing a meaningful part in their team’s outcomes. Runs at the top are not just piling up—they are arriving in match-influencing bursts that keep the standings in constant motion.
Top run scorers of IPL 2026 (top 10)
- 1) Shubman Gill (GT) — 251 runs, 4 matches; innings 4; strike rate 154.94; average 62.75
- 2) Virat Kohli (RCB) — 228 runs, 5 matches; innings 5; strike rate 158.33; average 57.00
- 3) Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) — 224 runs, 5 matches; innings 5; strike rate 142.67; average 44.80
- 4) Rajat Patidar (RCB) — 222 runs, 5 matches; innings 5; strike rate 213.46; average 55.50
- 5) Ishan Kishan (SRH) — 213 runs, 5 matches; innings 5; strike rate 190.17; average 42.60
- 6) Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) — 211 runs, 5 matches; innings 4; strike rate 173.00; average 70.33
- 7) Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) — 203 runs, 5 matches; innings 5; strike rate 188.00; average 67.67
- 8) Jos Buttler (GT) — 201 runs, 5 matches; innings 5; strike rate 160.00; average 40.20
- 9) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) — 200 runs, 5 matches; innings 5; strike rate 126.00; average 40.00
- 10) Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) — 190 runs, 6 matches; innings 6; strike rate 157.00; average 38.00
