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The battle for the coveted Orange Cap in IPL 2025 is intensifying as batsmen continue to put up sensational performances. The recent match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) added more excitement to the race. LSG secured a thrilling victory, chasing down SRH’s challenging total of 190 runs with ease. Nicholas Pooran's explosive knock of 70 off 26 balls, featuring 13 sixes, played a pivotal role in LSG's victory and propelled him to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard.
Pooran now leads the chart with 145 runs in 2 matches, boasting an astonishing strike rate of 258.93. His powerful hitting and match-winning capabilities make him a formidable contender for the Orange Cap. Hot on his heels is his teammate Mitchell Marsh, who also played a crucial knock in the match, scoring 124 runs in 2 matches with a strike rate of 185.07. His consistent form has been instrumental in LSG's strong start this season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head also showcased his batting prowess, scoring 114 runs in 2 matches with an impressive strike rate of 193.22. Despite SRH’s loss, his aggressive approach at the top order continues to keep him in the Orange Cap race. Meanwhile, his teammate Ishan Kishan remains a dominant figure, holding the fourth spot with a blistering knock of 106 runs in one match, maintaining a strike rate of 220.83.
Dhruv Chand Jurel from Rajasthan Royals remains a steady performer, securing the fifth spot with 103 runs in 2 matches. His middle-order resilience has provided Rajasthan with crucial runs. Similarly, Quinton de Kock of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has accumulated 101 runs in 2 matches, with a strike rate of 153.03, maintaining his presence in the top rankings.
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer made a memorable impact with 97 runs in one match, striking at an outstanding rate of 230.95. Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane are also in the top 10, contributing crucial runs for their respective teams. Additionally, B Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans made a notable entry, scoring 74 runs in his lone match with a strike rate of 180.49.
With several matches still to come, the Orange Cap race is set to witness further twists and turns. The aggressive form of players like Pooran, Marsh, and Head promises fans more thrilling performances in the upcoming fixtures.
Updated orange cap standings after LSG vs SRH match 7
# | Player | Team | Mat | Runs | HS | S/R | 100 | 50 | 6S |
1 | Nicholas Pooran | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 145 | 75 | 258.93 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
2 | Mitchell Marsh | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 124 | 72 | 185.07 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
3 | Travis Head | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 114 | 67 | 193.22 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
4 | Ishan Kishan | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 106 | 106 | 220.83 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
5 | Dhruv Chand Jurel | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 103 | 70 | 163.49 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
6 | Quinton de Kock | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 101 | 97 | 153.03 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
7 | Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | 1 | 97 | 97 | 230.95 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
8 | Sanju Samson | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 79 | 66 | 164.58 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
9 | Ajinkya Rahane | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 74 | 56 | 160.87 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
10 | B Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 74 | 74 | 180.49 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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