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The race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025 continues to heat up as top batsmen showcase their power-hitting abilities. After Match 15 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the leaderboard has seen some interesting shifts, with Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants maintaining his position at the top.
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Nicholas Pooran continues to lead the Orange Cap race with 189 runs in three matches at a staggering strike rate of 219.77. His aggressive batting style has been a game-changer for Lucknow, with 15 sixes to his name. Pooran's ability to accelerate the innings and finish games in style makes him one of the most dangerous batsmen in the tournament.
B Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans follows closely with 186 runs, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 157.63. His calm and composed batting has been a key factor for Gujarat’s success. Right behind him, Jos Buttler from Gujarat has amassed 166 runs, striking at 172.92. Buttler's fearless batting has made him a valuable asset for his team, and he continues to be a serious contender for the Orange Cap.
Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings has emerged as a top performer, scoring 149 runs in just two matches at an astonishing strike rate of 206.94. His highest score of 97 reflects his ability to anchor the innings while playing aggressive shots. With 13 sixes already, Iyer has announced himself as a player to watch this season.
Travis Head from Hyderabad has been in good touch, accumulating 140 runs at a strike rate of 191.78. Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow) and Aniket Verma (Hyderabad) have also put in strong performances with 124 and 123 runs, respectively.
Players like Ajinkya Rahane (123 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen (125 runs) have also made a mark in this competitive season. With more matches to come, the Orange Cap leaderboard is expected to see further changes.
As IPL 2025 progresses, the battle for the Orange Cap will intensify, with several top batsmen aiming to outshine their competitors.
Updated Orange cap list after KKR vs SRH Match 15
# | Player | Mat | Runs | HS | S/R | 100/50/6S |
1 | Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow) | 3 | 189 | 75 | 219.77 | 0/2/15 |
2 | B Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat) | 3 | 186 | 74 | 157.63 | 0/2/9 |
3 | Jos Buttler (Gujarat) | 3 | 166 | 73 | 172.92 | 0/2/9 |
4 | Shreyas Iyer (Punjab) | 2 | 149 | 97 | 206.94 | 0/2/13 |
5 | Travis Head (Hyderabad) | 4 | 140 | 67 | 191.78 | 0/1/6 |
6 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Kolkata) | 4 | 128 | 50 | 147.13 | 0/1/4 |
7 | Heinrich Klaasen (Hyderabad) | 4 | 125 | 34 | 176.06 | 0/0/6 |
8 | Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow) | 3 | 124 | 72 | 182.35 | 0/2/8 |
9 | Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata) | 4 | 123 | 56 | 153.75 | 0/1/10 |
10 | Aniket Verma (Hyderabad) | 4 | 123 | 74 | 195.24 | 0/1/12 |
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