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IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standings: The race for the Orange Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 witnessed a major shake-up after Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals on Friday in New Chandigarh.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill produced a captain's knock, smashing a magnificent century to help his side chase down a massive target and secure a place in the IPL 2026 final. His match-winning innings propelled him to second place in the Orange Cap standings.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his remarkable season with a stunning 96-run knock, extending his lead at the top of the run-scoring charts.
IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standings After GT vs RR Qualifier 2
| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) | 776 | 16 | 237.30 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) | 722 | 15 | 163.71 |
| 3 | Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) | 710 | 16 | 159.55 |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 624 | 15 | 160.00 |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 602 | 15 | 182.42 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 600 | 15 | 164.38 |
| 7 | KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) | 593 | 14 | 174.41 |
| 8 | Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 563 | 15 | 204.72 |
| 9 | Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) | 563 | 13 | 163.18 |
| 10 | Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) | 515 | 16 | 154.65 |
Shubman Gill's Century Changes the Orange Cap Race
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Shubman Gill delivered when it mattered most, scoring a superb 104 runs in a high-pressure playoff encounter. The Gujarat Titans skipper anchored the chase brilliantly and added a massive 167-run partnership with teammate Sai Sudharsan.
The century helped Gill jump two places in the standings and move within touching distance of the Orange Cap leader.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Continues Historic Season
Despite Rajasthan Royals' exit from IPL 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains firmly on top of the Orange Cap leaderboard with 776 runs.
The teenage batting sensation narrowly missed another century after scoring 96 runs in Qualifier 2. Remarkably, this was his second consecutive score in the 90s after falling just short of a hundred in the Eliminator as well.
His strike rate of 237.30 is among the most remarkable batting performances seen in IPL history.
Sai Sudharsan Remains in Contention
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Sai Sudharsan added another crucial half-century to his tally and now sits third with 710 runs.
With Gujarat Titans advancing to the final, Sudharsan still has an opportunity to challenge both Sooryavanshi and Gill for the Orange Cap.
Top Contenders for IPL 2026 Orange Cap
1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - 776 Runs
- The current leader and one of the breakout stars of the tournament.
2. Shubman Gill - 722 Runs
- A century in Qualifier 2 has put him firmly in contention.
3. Sai Sudharsan - 710 Runs
- Consistent throughout the season and still capable of claiming the award.
Conclusion
The updated IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings after GT vs RR Qualifier 2 have set the stage for a thrilling finish. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains the leader with 776 runs, but Shubman Gill's brilliant century and Sai Sudharsan's consistency mean the race is far from over.
With the IPL 2026 final approaching, the Orange Cap battle could go right down to the last innings of the season.
Also Read: GT vs RR Qualifier 2 IPL 2026 Highlights: GT Reach Final After Beating RR
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