With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 just around the corner, teams have already begun their training camps, and players are gearing up for another exciting season.
As always, the race for the Orange Cap – the award given to the highest run-scorer of the season – will be a major talking point. Several batters will be in contention, but three names stand out as the frontrunners.
1. Shubman Gill
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill has been one of the most consistent batters in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His elegant stroke play and ability to build big innings make him a serious contender for the Orange Cap.
Matches: 103
Runs: 3216
Strike Rate: 135.70
Centuries: 4
Fifties: 20
Gill won the Orange Cap in IPL 2023 and followed it up with 426 runs last season. If he finds his rhythm early, he could dominate the scoring charts once again.
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has been a dominant force in IPL history, consistently delivering big runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore. A two-time Orange Cap winner, he led the run charts in IPL 2024 and remains a strong contender for 2025.
Matches: 252
Runs: 8004
Strike Rate: 131.97
Centuries: 8
Fifties: 55
Virat Kohli’s hunger for runs and ability to perform under pressure make him one of the top favorites for the Orange Cap in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Chennai Super Kings’ new captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, has been a standout performer in recent IPL seasons. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer in last year’s IPL and is expected to challenge for the Orange Cap again in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
IPL 2024 Performance:
Matches: 14
Runs: 583
Strike Rate: 141.16
Average: 53
Centuries: 1
Fifties: 4
With a proven track record and the added responsibility of captaincy, Ruturaj Gaikwad will be eager to make his mark in IPL 2025.
As the new season unfolds, the battle for the Orange Cap is set to be an intense one.
