List of Orange cap, Purple Cap after GT vs CSK: Sudharsan leads run-scorers' race; Rabada climbs wicket-takers' ladder
Sai Sudharsan leads the Orange Cap race with 638 runs from 14 matches. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar sits at the top of Purple Cap list with 24 wickets and an economy of 7.70.
As the IPL 2026 season approaches the end, every match is crucial in shaping the race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap. The latest encounter between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has updated the leaderboards.
Sai Sudharsan has claimed the top position on the run charts. On the other hand, the bowling honours remain fiercely contested with GT bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan clinching places in the top five.
Orange Cap leaderboard heats up with GT stars in command
Sai Sudharsan leads the Orange Cap race with 638 runs from 14 matches. The GT batter averages 49.08 and strikes at 157.92, already posting one century and seven fifties. His 62 fours and 29 sixes show a perfect mix of class and power. Close behind is teammate Shubman Gill on 616 runs from 13 games, striking at a blistering 161.67. Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sits third with 579 runs and a stunning strike rate of 236.32. Mitchell Marsh of LSG (563 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen of SRH (555 runs) round off the top five, proving the Orange Cap battle is wide open heading into the final league matches.
| Position | Player | Team | Runs | Matches | Average | SR | Highest score | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 638 | 14 | 49.08 | 157.92 | 100 | 7/1 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | GT | 616 | 13 | 47.38 | 161.67 | 86 | 6/0 |
| 3 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | 579 | 13 | 44.54 | 236.32 | 103 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 563 | 13 | 43.31 | 163.18 | 111 | 3/1 |
| 5 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 555 | 13 | 50.45 | 155.89 | 69 | 5/0 |
Purple Cap race remains fierce between veterans and young guns
On the bowling side, Bhuvneshwar Kumar of RCB and Kagiso Rabada of GT are tied at the top with 24 wickets each. Bhuvi’s economy of 7.70 and best of 4/23 make him a master of swing, while Rabada’s 9.18 economy and death-over yorkers keep GT in strong playoff contention. CSK’s Anshul Kamboj follows with 21 wickets, showing the young pacer has what it takes. GT’s Rashid Khan (19 wickets) and RR’s Jofra Archer (18 wickets) complete the top five, reminding fans that both spin and pace can rule the Purple Cap chart.
| Position | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Overs | Runs | Best | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 24 | 13 | 51.0 | 393 | 4/23 | 7.70 |
| 2 | Kagiso Rabada | GT | 24 | 14 | 53.4 | 493 | 3/25 | 9.18 |
| 3 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 21 | 14 | 50.2 | 530 | 3/22 | 10.52 |
| 4 | Rashid Khan | GT | 19 | 14 | 47.5 | 417 | 4/33 | 8.71 |
| 5 | Jofra Archer | RR | 18 | 13 | 48.0 | 439 | 3/20 | 9.14 |
What does this mean for the playoff race
With just a handful of matches left in the league stage, these updated IPL 2026 Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings are giving fans plenty to talk about. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Sai Sudharsan can cross the 700-run mark or whether Bhuvneshwar Kumar can bag the Purple Cap with his consistent performance.
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