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IPL 2026: Orange & Purple Cap races intensify
21 Apr
Summary
- Klaasen leads Orange Cap with 283 runs; Gill second with 265.
- Kamboj tops Purple Cap with 13 wickets; Krishna close behind.
- Tilak Varma's 101 powers MI and shakes up Orange Cap race.
The race for the Orange and Purple Caps in the Indian Premier League 2026 is reaching a fever pitch. Heinrich Klaasen continues to lead the batting charts, holding the Orange Cap with 283 runs from six matches played as of April 21, 2026.
Shubman Gill remains a strong contender, sitting in second place with 265 runs. The chasing pack, including Virat Kohli, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Rajat Patidar, are all within striking distance. A notable surge comes from Tilak Varma, whose recent 101-run knock has made him MI's leading scorer and a significant factor in the Orange Cap battle.
