By Arjit
January 05, 2026
As of January 5th, Sam Harper remains the run-scorer in the Big Bash League. He has amassed 251 runs in just six matches, leading the Orange Cap race. His average is 83.67.
These players from Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat remain in the top three. Matt Renshaw is second with 243 runs and Nikhil Chaudhary is third with 240 runs.
In the middle order, Josh Philippe (196 runs) and Ben McDermott (193 runs) have been their teams' saviors. Both have strike rates above 130.
Tim Seifert and Aaron Hardy are tied on the finishers' list with 176 runs each. Seifert has a strike rate of 172.55, making him extremely dangerous.
Veteran David Warner is currently in 10th place with 174 runs. All eyes will be on Warner and Mitchell Marsh (164) in the second half of the tournament.