Top 10 players who can win the orange cap in IPL 2026. The system of two colored caps in IPL drew a lot of attention. The ‘ Orange Cap ‘ is awarded to the highest run scorer and the ‘ Purple Cap’ is awarded to the highest wicket taker. David Warner is the player who has won it most number of time. He won it three times. First in 2015 when he scored 562 runs. Second in 2017 when he scored 641 runs and third in 2019 when he scored 692 runs. Chris Gayle is the only player who has won the Orange Cap consecutively. He won it in 2011 and 2012. Sabguru sports has done an in depth analysis on players who can win this season’s orange cap. In every season of IPL, there are amazing batting performances and the tournament’s leading run-scorer is awarded with the Orange Cap.
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KL Rahul – Contender for Orange Cap
KL Rahul Orange Cap IPL
KL Rahul was one of the best Indian T20 players at a time. However, he is out of the current t20 setup of ICT. In IPL 2020, KL won the orange cap while playing for Kings XI Punjab. His strike rate is comparatively less than other players but he can surely get the runs for his team. Therefore, his run scoring ability can get him the Orange Cap in this season of IPL.
2. Ishan Kishan – Contender for Orange Cap
Ishan Kishan is currently in his best form after winning the T20 World Cup for his nation. He was back in the playing XI after a long time and performed excellent in the tournament. His aggressive style and high strike rate make him a big run-scorer in T20 leagues. He also bats in the top order for Sunrisers Hyderabad and that’s why he will get more balls to score runs. Ishan Kishan definitely has the potential to win the IPL 2026 Orange Cap, especially if he maintains his current form.
3. Virat Kohli – Contender for Orange Cap
Former team India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, Virat Kohli holds the record of most runs in an IPL season. He scored an unbelievable 973 in the 2016 edition of IPL, when RCB reached to finals but was beaten by Hyderbad. Kohli is the only player who has the potential to cross the 1000 mark. No player has ever been able to cross that mark. Virat Kohli is the best player in the world and that is enough to book him a spot in the top 10 contenders for orange cap.
4. Sanju Samson – Contender for Orange Cap
Sanju Samson has been brought by CSK for this season. He was also the top scorer for Rajasthan Royals in a number of seasons. Samson was the highest run scorer for Indian team in the recent T20 World Cup. He has been bestowed with the responsibility of reviving Chennai Super Kings. Sanju also has the opportunity to prove himself and take the place of MS Dhoni.
5. Suryakumar Yadav – Contender for Orange Cap
In the 2012 IPL edition, Surya Kumar was picked by MI. Later he quit them and joined KKR. He perform good for them by batting in the death overs. MI again bid him back in 2015. He was given a chance to bat in the top order and he performed up to the mark. At present, he is leading the Indian Cricket Team in T20 format. His stylish batting and the powerful sweep shot would be witnessed this season. He has all the potential to grab the Orange cap.
6. Shubman Gill– Contender for Orange Cap
It would be a little surprising to mention his name in this list of elites. Gill opens for Gujarat Titans, which gives him the opportunity to post big scores. He is the most stylish batsman in the world today. He has also performed brilliant in domestic cricket. This will be his third IPL season. As an opener he will have the platform to score massive runs for his team and take possession of Orange cap.
