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As the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League moves past the first quarter mark, the battle for the Orange Cap is heating up with several top-order batters making significant contributions. Following Match 25 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, there has been a shift in the run-scorers leaderboard, especially with Ajinkya Rahane’s composed knock helping him climb into the top four.
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Despite CSK’s crushing defeat to KKR, Rahane continued his consistent form with an unbeaten 20, taking his overall tally for the season to 204 runs in six matches. His presence in the top five shows how critical he has been to KKR’s batting setup this year, not only as an anchor but also as a finisher when needed.
However, it is Lucknow Super Giants’ Nicholas Pooran who continues to hold on to the Orange Cap. With 288 runs in just five matches at an explosive strike rate of 225, Pooran has been the most destructive batter in the tournament so far. His dominance at the crease has not only entertained fans but also kept his team in strong contention in most games.
Following closely behind is Gujarat Titans’ young star B Sai Sudharsan, who has emerged as one of the standout performers of the season. With 273 runs in five matches, he has showcased remarkable maturity and composure, often holding the innings together in crunch moments.
Mitchell Marsh from Lucknow has also been a revelation this season, sitting comfortably at number three with 265 runs. Known for his power-hitting, Marsh has provided stability in the middle order while maintaining an impressive strike rate.
The competition remains fierce with big names like Jos Buttler, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, and Sanju Samson also in the top ten. With half the league stage still to go, the Orange Cap could change hands multiple times before the playoffs, making every match even more exciting for fans and fantasy cricket enthusiasts.
Updated Orange Cap table after CSK vs KKR Match 25
|
Player |
Mat |
Runs |
HS |
S/R |
100 |
50 |
6S |
|
Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow) |
5 |
288 |
87 |
225.0 |
0 |
3 |
24 |
|
B Sai Sudharshan (Gujarat) |
5 |
273 |
82 |
151.67 |
0 |
3 |
12 |
|
Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow) |
5 |
265 |
81 |
180.27 |
0 |
4 |
15 |
|
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata) |
6 |
204 |
61 |
154.55 |
0 |
2 |
13 |
|
Jos Buttler (Gujarat) |
5 |
202 |
73 |
162.9 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
|
Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai) |
5 |
199 |
67 |
150.76 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
|
Rajat Patidar (Bangalore) |
5 |
186 |
64 |
161.74 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
|
Virat Kohli (Bangalore) |
5 |
186 |
67 |
145.31 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
|
Lokesh Rahul (Delhi) |
3 |
185 |
93 |
169.72 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
|
Sanju Samson (Rajasthan) |
5 |
178 |
66 |
150.85 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
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