IPL 2026: Shubman Gill dethrones Virat Kohli, takes Orange Cap lead with 251 runs
Shubman Gill has taken the lead in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 251 runs after a match-winning 86. Virat Kohli follows closely in second with 228 runs, while Heinrich Klaasen, Rajat Patidar, and Ishan Kishan round out the top five in a tightly contested batting battle.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill tops the Orange Cap chart in IPL 2026 after playing a match-winning knock of 86 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday in Ahmedabad. Gill now leads with 251 runs in four matches, striking at 154. 94 and averaging 62.
75. His innings powered his team to chase down 181, as Gujarat Titans registered their third win of the season and moved into the top four of the points table. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has slipped to second place in the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026, with 228 runs from five matches.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star has been in sublime form, averaging 57. 00 at a strike rate of 158. 33, with 25 fours and eight sixes, anchoring the innings while maintaining steady aggression.
He is set to play against Delhi Capitals today and could reclaim the top spot in the race. Close behind is Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who has accumulated 224 runs. Klaasen has delivered consistent performances, averaging 44.