The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heading into its final stretch, with the playoffs imminent. The battle for the Orange Cap, awarded to the top run-scorer, has narrowed down to two players.
Top Contenders
Gujarat Titans has dominated the tournament, with their two top batsmen, Sai Sudarshan and Shubman Gill, leading the pack. Sudarshan currently holds the Orange Cap with 617 runs in 12 matches, featuring a century and five fifties. Gill is hot on his heels, just 16 runs behind, with 601 runs at an average of 60.10.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is third, 78 runs behind Gill. The Gujarat Titans duo has combined for 1,218 runs, including a century and 11 fifties.
Other Top Scorers
Six players have crossed the 500-run mark. The top five are:
- Sai Sudarshan – 617 runs
- Shubman Gill – 601 runs
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 523 runs
- Suryakumar Yadav – 510 runs
- Jos Buttler – 505 runs
Gill’s consistent performance makes him a strong contender to overtake Sudarshan. The final matches will be crucial in determining the Orange Cap winner.