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The IPL 2025 season continues to keep fans on the edge of their seats with exhilarating performances, and the Orange Cap race has become even more competitive after Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 9 by 36 runs. With outstanding individual displays, the top run-scorers are solidifying their positions in the standings.
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Nicholas Pooran from Lucknow Super Giants remains firmly at the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard. Having scored 145 runs in 2 matches with a phenomenal strike rate of 258.93, Pooran's aggressive batting style has been a significant asset for his team. His ability to find boundaries with ease makes him a strong contender to retain the top spot.
A notable change in the standings is the rise of Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan. With his composed innings of 63 off 41 balls in the match against Mumbai Indians, Sudharsan climbed to second place with 137 runs in 2 matches. His strike rate of 167.07 has shown his ability to balance anchor roles with attacking intent.Mitchell Marsh, also from Lucknow Super Giants, holds third place with 124 runs in 2 matches. His strike rate of 185.07 and consistent performances have kept him firmly in the Orange Cap race. His aggressive yet calculated approach has been crucial for Lucknow’s strong start in the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head remains a major threat, securing fourth place with 114 runs, striking at an impressive 193.22. His aggressive innings in the earlier matches have set a solid platform for Hyderabad. Additionally, his teammate Ishan Kishan follows closely in fifth place with 106 runs, including a blistering century. Kishan’s fearless approach continues to bolster Hyderabad's batting lineup.
Emerging stars on the horizon
The competition remains intense with Chennai Super Kings’ Rachin Ravindra, who also has 106 runs to his name. His composed performances under pressure have been crucial for CSK. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Chand Jurel follows with 103 runs, proving his mettle with consistent knocks.
Quinton de Kock from Kolkata Knight Riders and Shreyas Iyer from Punjab Kings also feature in the top 10, with 101 and 97 runs respectively. Iyer’s explosive innings, featuring a strike rate of 230.95, have been particularly eye-catching. Finally, Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler rounds out the top 10 with 93 runs, contributing significantly to his team’s efforts.
Updated Orange Cap list after GT vs MI Match 9
# | Player | 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 | Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow) | 2 | 124 | 72 | 185.07 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
4 | Travis Head (Hyderabad) | 2 | 114 | 67 | 193.22 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
5 | Ishan Kishan (Hyderabad) | 2 | 106 | 106 | 220.83 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
6 | Rachin Ravindra (Chennai) | 2 | 106 | 65 | 139.47 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
7 | Dhruv Chand Jurel (Rajasthan) | 2 | 103 | 70 | 163.49 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
8 | Quinton de Kock (Kolkata) | 2 | 101 | 97 | 153.03 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
9 | Shreyas Iyer (Punjab) | 1 | 97 | 97 | 230.95 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
10 | Jos Buttler (Gujarat) | 2 | 93 | 54 | 163.16 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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