Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan has climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 run-scorers list following his impressive half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Saturday. The left-hander scored 53 off 28 balls, including six fours and three sixes, during Gujarat Titans' successful chase. With this knock, Sudharsan now has 553 runs from 13 innings this season, overtaking Heinrich Klaasen to claim the Orange Cap lead.
Shubman Gill Rises to Second Place
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill also made significant progress on the batting charts after his explosive innings against KKR. Gill moved up five places to secure the second spot among the highest run-scorers this season. He scored 85 off 49 balls, featuring five fours and seven sixes, taking his total to 552 runs from 12 matches at an impressive strike rate of 161.40.
Top Five Run-Scorers in IPL 2026
The race for the Orange Cap remains highly competitive as the tournament approaches its final stages. Here is the updated list of the top five run-getters:
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): 553 runs, average 46.08, strike rate 157.54
- Shubman Gill (GT): 552 runs, average 46.00, strike rate 160.46
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): 508 runs, average 50.80, strike rate 153.93
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 484 runs, average 53.78, strike rate 165.75
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 481 runs, average 43.73, strike rate 209.13
Klaasen slipped to third place with 508 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 153.93. Virat Kohli remains fourth with 484 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 165.75, while Abhishek Sharma completes the top five with 481 runs in 12 innings at a staggering strike rate of 209.13.
Orange Cap Race Wide Open
With all five batters in strong form and separated by only a few runs, the Orange Cap race remains wide open heading into the final stretch of IPL 2026. The competition is fierce, and any of these players could emerge as the leading run-scorer by the end of the season. Stay updated with the latest IPL Live Score and IPL news on Times of India. Follow the IPL Schedule, check the IPL Points Table, and track the race for the IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple Cap.
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