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The IPL 2025 season continues to thrill fans with outstanding performances, and the race for the Orange Cap is heating up after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 11. With top-order batters delivering exceptional knocks, the leaderboard has seen some significant movements.
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Lucknow Super Giants’ Nicholas Pooran retains the top position in the Orange Cap standings. After two matches, he has scored 145 runs at a breathtaking strike rate of 258.93, hitting 13 sixes already. His fearless batting approach has been a game-changer for his team, making him the player to watch out for.
Sai Sudharsan and Travis Head in close pursuit
Gujarat Titans' B Sai Sudharsan continues his impressive form, securing the second spot with 137 runs in two matches. His well-paced innings have showcased his ability to build and accelerate when needed. His strike rate of 167.07 and eight sixes make him a vital asset for Gujarat.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head has moved up to the third position with 136 runs in three matches. With a powerful strike rate of 191.55, he has played impactful innings that have set a strong foundation for Hyderabad. His aggressive gameplay, combined with technical brilliance, makes him a key player in the Orange Cap race.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Mitchell Marsh has also been in sublime form, accumulating 124 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 185.07. His attacking approach has helped Lucknow maintain dominance in the middle order.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Aniket Verma is making a mark with 117 runs in three matches. His aggressive knocks, including 12 sixes, has caught everyone's attention, keeping him at the fifth spot in the Orange Cap standings.
Chennai Super Kings’ Ruturaj Gaikwad has been consistent, scoring 116 runs in three matches. His steady approach, combined with the ability to accelerate, has made him a crucial player for CSK. His teammate, Rachin Ravindra, follows closely with 106 runs in three matches. Both have been instrumental in Chennai’s batting strength.
SRHs’ Ishan Kishan and Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Chand Jurel have also made their way into the top 10, scoring 108 and 106 runs respectively. Their aggressive batting performances have provided crucial breakthroughs for their teams.
Finally, Kolkata Knight Riders’ Quinton de Kock completes the top 10 with 101 runs in two matches, boasting a strike rate of 153.03. His explosive batting at the top order has been vital for Kolkata’s campaign.
With several matches left in the tournament, the competition for the Orange Cap is only going to get more intense. Let us have a look at the updated list post-match 11:
# | Player (Team) | Mat | Runs | HS | S/R | 100 | 50 | 6S |
1 | Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow) | 2 | 145 | 75 | 258.93 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
2 | B Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat) | 2 | 137 | 74 | 167.07 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
3 | Travis Head (Hyderabad) | 3 | 136 | 67 | 191.55 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
4 | Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow) | 2 | 124 | 72 | 185.07 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
5 | Aniket Verma (Hyderabad) | 3 | 117 | 74 | 205.26 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
6 | Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai) | 3 | 116 | 63 | 156.76 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
7 | Ishan Kishan (Hyderabad) | 3 | 108 | 106 | 203.77 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
8 | Dhruv Chand Jurel (Rajasthan) | 3 | 106 | 70 | 151.43 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
9 | Rachin Ravindra (Chennai) | 3 | 106 | 65 | 132.5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
10 | Quinton de Kock (Kolkata) | 2 | 101 | 97 | 153.03 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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