Virat Kohli with 228 runs is now the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026. Image Credit: ANI
IPL 2026 Orange Cap: Virat Kohli, often called King, is back on his throne as he has claimed the Orange Cap for the first time in this season. The right-handed batter with 228 runs next to his name is the top run-getter in IPL 2026. Despite reportedly battling fever and even an ankle injury, Kohli finds himself bossing the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. The former Team India skipper admitted after the RCB vs LSG clash that he was not at his best in the last two games. However, returning to Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli top-scored in the clash with a well-made 49 runs. He fell agonizingly short of a well-deserved half-century while he aced yet another chase.
Virat Kohli was at his best in his first match as an impact player. During his 34-ball stay at the crease, the former RCB skipper scored 49 runs. In his knock, Kohli smashed six fours and a maximum. His strike rate, which was a major talking point in the last game, was 144.11 against LSG as RCB chased down a small total of 147 to win at home.
RCB skipper, Rajat Patidar, ranks third when it comes to the Orange Cap leaderboard. The right-handed batter has scored 222 runs in five games so far in the season. However, it is his strike rate of 213.46 that has impressed the fans and experts.
|
Position |
Player |
Team |
Matches |
Runs |
Strike Rate |
Average |
Highest Score |
|
1 |
Virat Kohli |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
5 |
228 |
158.33 |
57.00 |
69* |
|
2 |
Heinrich Klaasen |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
5 |
224 |
142.67 |
44.80 |
62 |
|
3 |
Rajat Patidar |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
5 |
222 |
213.46 |
55.50 |
63 |
|
4 |
Ishan Kishan |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
5 |
213 |
190.17 |
42.60 |
91 |
|
5 |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
Rajasthan Royals |
5 |
200 |
263.15 |
40.00 |
78 |
|
6 |
Sanju Samson |
Chennai Super Kings |
5 |
185 |
172.89 |
46.25 |
115* |
|
7 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal |
Rajasthan Royals |
5 |
184 |
157.26 |
61.33 |
77* |
|
8 |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
5 |
182 |
155.55 |
45.50 |
52 |
|
9 |
Dhruv Jurel |
Rajasthan Royals |
5 |
176 |
177.77 |
44.00 |
81* |
|
10 |
Jos Buttler |
Gujarat Titans |
4 |
176 |
158.55 |
44.00 |
60 |
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in IPL 2026. The right-handed batter has made 228 runs across five innings in the tournament. After battling some health issues in his last two games, Kohli climbed to the top of the rankings against Lucknow Super Giants. The right-handed batter has a strike rate of 158.33 during the tournament.
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