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The recent clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has brought more excitement to the IPL 2025 Orange Cap race. With several explosive performances, the leaderboard has undergone a significant shakeup.
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Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants continues to dominate the Orange Cap standings. After two impressive innings, he leads with 145 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 258.93. His aggressive batting style, combined with his ability to clear the boundary with ease, has made him a standout performer so far.
The competition for the Orange Cap intensifies
Following closely is his teammate Mitchell Marsh, who has amassed 124 runs in 2 matches, maintaining a strike rate of 185.07. His consistency with the bat has proven valuable for Lucknow Super Giants, making him a strong contender in the Orange Cap race. Travis Head from Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the third spot with 114 runs. His strike rate of 193.22 showcases his aggressive intent, making him a key player for his team.
Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan has made a significant impact for Sunrisers Hyderabad, registering a brilliant century in his opening match. His unbeaten 106 runs off 48 balls, including six sixes, reflect his fearless approach. He now shares the fourth position with Rachin Ravindra from Chennai Super Kings, who also has 106 runs but with a relatively lower strike rate of 139.47. Ravindra's responsible innings have brought stability to CSK’s batting lineup.
Dhruv Chand Jurel of Rajasthan Royals remains a consistent performer, with 103 runs in 2 matches, holding the sixth spot. Quinton de Kock of Kolkata Knight Riders follows closely with 101 runs, further strengthening his team's top order.
Punjab Kings’ Shreyas Iyer, after a powerful knock in his sole appearance, has scored 97 runs at an impressive strike rate of 230.95, landing him in the eighth spot. Additionally, Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bangalore has made his way into the top 10 with 90 runs, displaying his classic form and anchoring the innings for RCB. His teammate Philip Salt has also entered the leaderboard, scoring 88 runs with a blistering strike rate of 187.23.
As the competition intensifies, the battle for the Orange Cap is expected to grow fiercer. With explosive players in top form, cricket fans can look forward to more thrilling performances in the matches ahead.
Updated Orange Cap list after RCB vs CSK match
# | Player | Mat | Runs | HS | S/R | 100 | 50 | 6S |
1 | Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow) | 2 | 145 | 75 | 258.93 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
2 | Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow) | 2 | 124 | 72 | 185.07 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
3 | Travis Head (Hyderabad) | 2 | 114 | 67 | 193.22 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
4 | Ishan Kishan (Hyderabad) | 2 | 106 | 106 | 220.83 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
5 | Rachin Ravindra (Chennai) | 2 | 106 | 65 | 139.47 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
6 | Dhruv Chand Jurel (Rajasthan) | 2 | 103 | 70 | 163.49 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
7 | Quinton de Kock (Kolkata) | 2 | 101 | 97 | 153.03 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
8 | Shreyas Iyer (Punjab) | 1 | 97 | 97 | 230.95 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
9 | Virat Kohli (Bangalore) | 2 | 90 | 59 | 136.36 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
10 | Philip Salt (Bangalore) | 2 | 88 | 56 | 187.23 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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