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IPL 2026: Orange & Purple Cap Standings Shake Up!
10 May
Summary
- Shubman Gill moved to fourth place in the Orange Cap race.
- Kagiso Rabada is now the Purple Cap holder after taking two wickets.
- Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season witnessed a notable shake-up in the Orange and Purple Cap standings following the 52nd match. Gujarat Titans emerged victorious, defeating Rajasthan Royals by a commanding 77 runs. This victory was propelled by impressive batting from Shubman Gill, who scored 84 runs, and Sai Sudharsan's 55.
In the race for the Orange Cap, Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen continues to lead with 494 runs. However, Shubman Gill has made a significant leap, moving to fourth place with 462 runs after his stellar performance against Rajasthan. This ascent means Vaibhav Suryavanshi has dropped to fifth place with 440 runs.
The Purple Cap has also changed hands. Kagiso Rabada, after taking two crucial wickets against Rajasthan, has now claimed the lead in the most wickets tally, surpassing previous holder Bhuvneshwar Kumar. This shift highlights the dynamic competition in both batting and bowling categories as the tournament progresses.
