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Gujarat Titans Set Up IPL 2026 Final Against RCB; Orange, Purple Cap Races Intensify
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Gujarat Titans Set Up IPL 2026 Final Against RCB; Orange, Purple Cap Races Intensify

Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, setting up a final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi retains the Orange Cap with 776 runs, but faces a threat from Gujarat's Shubman Gill (722 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (710 runs). Kagiso Rabada now leads the Purple Cap race with 28 wickets, ahead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar (26 wickets).

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Heinrich Klaasen goes top of Orange Cap list after match-winning knock vs PBKS
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5/6/2026

Heinrich Klaasen goes top of Orange Cap list after match-winning knock vs PBKS

Heinrich Klaasen has seized the Orange Cap lead with a stellar 69, propelling Sunrisers Hyderabad to the top. His consistent performance, averaging over 54, is remarkable given his batting position. Abhishek Sharma follows closely, showcasing explosive batting at the top. KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sanju Samson also feature prominently in the run-scoring charts, highlighting a competitive season.

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KL Rahul jumps to top of Orange Cap standings with 75 against Rajasthan Royals
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5/1/2026AI summary

KL Rahul jumps to top of Orange Cap standings with 75 against Rajasthan Royals

KL Rahul scored 75 runs from 40 balls to guide Delhi Capitals to victory against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, jumping to the top of the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with 433 runs. The knock included one hundred and three fifties this season, with an average of 54.12 and strike rate of 185.83. Abhishek Sharma slipped to second with 425 runs, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains fourth with 404 runs.

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Abhishek Sharma Reclaims Orange Cap with Blistering 45 Against Mumbai Indians
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4/29/2026AI summary

Abhishek Sharma Reclaims Orange Cap with Blistering 45 Against Mumbai Indians

Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the Orange Cap for the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026, scoring 45 in a 244-run chase against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. His teammate Heinrich Klaasen scored 65 and earned Player of the Match as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their fifth consecutive win by defeating Mumbai Indians by six wickets. Abhishek now leads with 425 runs in 9 matches, Klaasen is second with 414 runs, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi drops to third with 400 runs.

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Abhishek Sharma Reclaims Orange Cap with Blistering 45 Against Mumbai Indians
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4/29/2026AI summary

Abhishek Sharma Reclaims Orange Cap with Blistering 45 Against Mumbai Indians

Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the IPL Orange Cap with 425 runs in 9 matches, scoring a quick 45 in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 244-run chase against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. His teammate Heinrich Klaasen rose to second place with 414 runs after his explosive 65, earning Player of the Match as SRH defeated MI by six wickets for their fifth consecutive win. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi briefly held the cap after scoring 43 off 16 balls for Rajasthan Royals but now sits third with 400 runs.

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Times of India
Virat Kohli's Enduring Legacy: From Non-Conformist to Mentorship in Modern T20 Cricket
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4/27/2026AI summary

Virat Kohli's Enduring Legacy: From Non-Conformist to Mentorship in Modern T20 Cricket

Virat Kohli continues to redefine T20 batting excellence as RCB's match against Delhi Capitals draws massive attention in Delhi. The veteran batter, who quit international T20 cricket two years ago amid questions about his adaptability, now leads the Orange Cap race and has influenced a new generation of conventional shot-makers. RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik reveals young players constantly询问 Kohli's methods, crediting his stubborn dedication to annual self-reinvention.

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Abhishek Sharma Claims Orange Cap After Day of Dramatic Shifts in IPL 2026
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4/26/2026AI summary

Abhishek Sharma Claims Orange Cap After Day of Dramatic Shifts in IPL 2026

Abhishek Sharma has become the new Orange Cap holder in IPL 2026 after scoring a match-winning 57 against Rajasthan Royals, accumulating 380 runs in eight matches. The Orange Cap changed hands multiple times on Sunday, with KL Rahul briefly leading after his unbeaten 152, before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi overtook him with his second century, and finally Abhishek Sharma claimed the top spot. Virat Kohli, who was sitting comfortably at the top after his 81 against Gujarat Titans, dropped to fifth place.

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15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes 103 Off 37 Balls, Tops IPL 2026 Orange Cap
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Sports·4/25/2026AI summary

15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes 103 Off 37 Balls, Tops IPL 2026 Orange Cap

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals prodigy, hammered his second IPL hundred — a 37-ball 103 — to surge to the top of the Orange Cap standings with 357 runs at a staggering strike rate of 234.87. The teenager hit four consecutive sixes in the opening over, reaching his half-century in just 15 balls and converting it into a century in 36 deliveries, featuring five fours and 12 sixes against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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