IPL 2025 : Who Hold Orange Cap After RCB vs GT?
By Chirag - Apr 03, 2025 10:47 AMLast updated on Apr 03, 2025 11:27 AM
The battle for the most coveted individual batting prize in T20 cricket is reaching fever pitch as Nicholas Pooran surges ahead in the IPL 2025 Orange Cap race. With power-hitters and classical batsmen going toe-to-toe, we break down the hottest batting performances lighting up this year's tournament.
Current Orange Cap Holder: Nicholas Pooran (LSG) - 189 Runs
The Lucknow Super Giants' Caribbean dynamo has taken IPL 2025 by storm with his breathtaking strokeplay.
Why He's Dominating:
- 219 Strike Rate - Best among all top-order batsmen
- 15 Sixes - Tournament's most destructive hitter
- 2 Fifties in 3 Innings - 75 (30 balls) & 70 (26 balls)
- Match-Winning 44 in last outing against PBKS
"When Pooran gets going, no ground is big enough!" - Kevin Pietersen on-air commentary
Orange Cap Leaderboard: Top 5 Run Machines
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Avg | SR | Mat | HS | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 189 | 63 | 219 | 3 | 75 | 2 | 15 |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 186 | 62 | 157 | 3 | 74 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | RR | 166 | 83 | 172 | 3 | 73* | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 149 | - | 206 | 2 | 97* | 2 | 13 |
| 5 | Travis Head | SRH | 136 | 45 | 191 | 3 | 67 | 1 | 6 |
Breaking Down the Top Contenders
1. Sai Sudharsan (GT) - The Silent Assassin
- 186 runsat 157 SR proving classical batting still works
- Back-to-back gems: 74 & 65* in crunch situations
- GT's batting backbone in absence of Hardik Pandya
2. Jos Buttler (RR) - The English Maestro
- 83 Average showing why he's RR's MVP
- Unbeaten 73* vs MI a masterclass in chasing
- Striking at 172 without reckless shots
3. Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) - Captain Fantastic
- 149 runs WITHOUT dismissal
- 97* (42 balls) vs GT - innings of the tournament?
- Leading PBKS' resurgence with 206 SR
4. Travis Head (SRH) - The Powerplay Terror
- 191 Strike Ratesetting up SRH's aggressive template
- 67 (32 balls) vs KKR showed his World Cup form
- Perfect partner for Abhishek Sharma's madness
Key Storylines to Follow
- Just 3 Runs separate Pooran (189) and Sudharsan (186)
- Strike Rate War: Pooran (219) vs Iyer (206) vs Head (191)
- Six-Hitting Showdown: Pooran (15) leads Iyer (13)
- Buttler's Consistency could be decisive in long tournament
What's Next in the Orange Cap Race?
- LSG vs SRH: Pooran vs Head - Battle of the left-handed destroyers
- GT vs DC: Can Sudharsan overtake Pooran?
- PBKS vs RCB: Iyer's chance to go top against struggling RCB bowling
"This is the closest Orange Cap race we've seen in years!" - Harsha Bhogle
How to Follow the Action
- Live Updates: IPL Official App
- Deep Stats: ESPNcricinfo
- Expert Takes: Cricbuzz
Also Read: RCB vs GT IPL 2025 : Top 3 moments of the match
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