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• The thrill will increase in the playoffs
• 7 batsmen in the race for the Orange Cap
• A direct clash between 3 bowlers for the Purple Cap

Indian Premier League 2026 has now reached its final stage and the picture of playoffs is clear. But not only the team fight, but also the race for Orange Cap and Purple Cap, the thrill of the competition has reached its peak. The batsmen and bowlers have entertained the fans a lot this season with excellent performances. The Orange Cap is awarded to the batsman who has scored the most runs in the tournament, while the Purple Cap is named after the bowler who has taken the most wickets. This year, we can see strong bullishness for both these caps till the end.

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7 batsmen in the race for the Orange Cap

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan is currently the leading run-scorer. He has scored 638 runs in 13 matches. Gujarat captain Shubman Gill is also in strong form. Shubman has scored 616 runs in 13 matches. Both have broken many records together and have been the lion’s share in Gujarat’s success. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen has also batted stormily and scored 606 runs in 14 matches. He is number three in this list. Rajasthan Royals’ young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also become the biggest topic of discussion in this tournament. With 583 runs in 14 matches, he has maintained himself in the race for the Orange Cap. Besides Ishan Kishan with 569 runs, Abhishek Sharma with 663 runs and Virat Kohli with 557 runs are still in the race. Virat Kohli has once again shown glimpses of his experience by scoring runs in important matches.

A direct clash between 3 bowlers for the Purple Cap

Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently leading the Purple Cap list. He has taken 24 wickets in 14 matches and has baffled the opposition batsmen. Gujarat Titans’ dashing fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is also challenging in this race. Rabada has also taken 24 wickets and is equal to Bhuvneshwar. The fate of the Purple Cap will depend on which bowler makes the most impact in the playoffs. Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jofra Archer also remains in the race. He has 21 wickets to his account and has the ability to turn the match in big matches. So his role will be important in the playoffs.

The thrill will increase in the playoffs

Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have qualified for the playoffs. So the battle for the orange and purple cap has become even more exciting. Interestingly, this season, the young players have challenged the experienced stars. So, who will win the orange cap and who will win the purple cap at the end of IPL 2026, the entire cricketing world is paying attention.

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