By Chirag
March 25, 2026
The 19th season of the IPL will kick off on March 28, with a total of 20 matches scheduled in the first phase.
On this occasion, let's take a look at the five strong contenders for the Orange Cap in the 19th season of the IPL.
Ishan Kishan scored 517 runs in the SMAT tournament and also amassed 317 runs in the T20I World Cup 2026.
Sanju Samson is a strong contender for the Orange Cap, having scored over 50 runs in each of the three knockout matches of the T20I World Cup.
Virat Kohli scored 675 runs in the 18th season and has also amassed over 500 runs in eight different IPL seasons.
Aiden Markram scored 286 runs in the T20I World Cup 2026 and also contributed 445 runs for Lucknow in the 18th IPL season.
Finn Allen will be playing for KKR. He scored 298 runs in the recently concluded T20I World Cup 2026 and is a strong contender for the Orange Cap.