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As IPL 2025 progresses into its most competitive phase, the race for the Orange Cap—awarded to the tournament’s highest run-getter—is intensifying. Match 23 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals not only witnessed GT clinch a dominant 58-run victory but also brought significant movement in the Orange Cap standings.
The standout performer from the match was Sai Sudharsan, who played a brilliant knock of 82 off 53 deliveries to guide Gujarat Titans to a massive total of 217/6. His performance has propelled him to the fourth spot in the Orange Cap leaderboard, with 191 runs from 4 matches at an impressive strike rate of 150.39, including two half-centuries.
However, the Orange Cap currently resides with Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants. With 288 runs from 5 matches at a staggering strike rate of 225.00, Pooran has been in devastating form. His power-hitting and consistency have made him a vital cog in LSG’s campaign this season.
Another key contributor for Lucknow is Mitchell Marsh, sitting second on the list with 265 runs from 5 games at a strike rate of 180.27. His all-round performances have given LSG a strong foundation at the top of the order.
Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians holds the third spot with 199 runs, followed by Sudharsan and Ajinkya Rahane from Kolkata Knight Riders with 184 runs. Both batters have played crucial innings for their sides and are expected to climb higher with more consistent showings.
Punjab Kings have been well-represented in the top ten, with Shreyas Iyer (168 runs) and Priyansh Arya (158 runs) making the list. Arya's strike rate of 210.67 and a century to his name (103) make him one of the most dangerous youngsters to watch out for.
The Gujarat Titans also boast Jos Buttler, who with 166 runs from 4 matches, has been instrumental alongside Sudharsan. Virat Kohli (164 runs) and Rajat Patidar (161 runs) from RCB continue to provide solid performances at the top order for Bangalore.
As the tournament heats up, the Orange Cap race is far from over. With the top 10 separated by just over 100 runs, any explosive innings in the coming matches could drastically shift the standings. The competition is tight, and the battle for the prestigious cap is wide open.
Updated Orange Cap table after GT vs RR Match 23
# | Player | Mat | Runs | HS | S/R | 100 | 50 | 6S |
1 | Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow) | 5 | 288 | 87 | 225.0 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
2 | Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow) | 5 | 265 | 81 | 180.27 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
3 | Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai) | 5 | 199 | 67 | 150.76 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
4 | B Sai Sudharshan (Gujarat) | 4 | 191 | 74 | 150.39 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
5 | Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata) | 5 | 184 | 61 | 160.0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
6 | Shreyas Iyer (Punjab) | 4 | 168 | 97 | 200.0 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
7 | Jos Buttler (Gujarat) | 4 | 166 | 73 | 167.68 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
8 | Virat Kohli (Bangalore) | 4 | 164 | 67 | 143.86 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
9 | Rajat Patidar (Bangalore) | 4 | 161 | 64 | 175.0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
10 | Priyansh Arya (Punjab) | 4 | 158 | 103 | 210.67 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
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