IPL 2025 orange cap race: Nicholas Pooran still on top  

IPL 2025 Orange cap update – A look at Top Contenders

The Indian Premier League 2025 has kicked off in spectacular fashion, with the first three matches delivering high-intensity action. The race for the Orange Cap, awarded to the tournament’s highest run-scorer, has already seen some outstanding performances. Let’s look at the match-wise top scorers and how they stack up in the Orange Cap race so far. Let’s look at IPL 2025 Orange Cap Update.

IPL 2025 match-wise orange cap contenders

Match 11: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs

Top run-scorer: Nitish Rana (81 off 36 balls, 10 fours and 5 sixes)

Coming in at number 3 for Rajasthan, Rana played an inning setting knock with a healthy strike-rate. His 81 off just 36 at SR of 225 with the help of ten fours and five maximums provided his side a stage for big total. Rana also bagged the player of the match award for his electrifying innings.

Match 10: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets

Top run-scorer: Aniket Verma (74 runs, 180.49 SR, 5 Fours, 6 Sixes)

SRH’s top find this season, Aniket Verma has proved his inclusion in the team right by playing a solid 74-run knock of 41 specially when the top-order failed to provide a good start, and his team lost 4 wickets inside the first five overs of the match. His knock was crucial in setting a tone for a respectable total for SRH.

Match 9: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 36 runs

Top run-scorer: Sai Sudharsan (63, 153.66 SR, 4 Fours, 2 Sixes)

GT’s promising opener Sai Sudharsan played two back-to-back impressive knocks for the team. In their first match of the league, Sai scored 74 runs off 41 balls, while in their second match of the league, he impressed with 63 runs off 41 balls. This consecutive explosive knock placed him among the top scorers in the league.

Match 8: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs

Top run-scorer: Rajat Patidar (51 off 32 balls, 159.38 SR, 4 Fours, 3 Sixes)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru held his nerves in argubly the biggest match of the opening week in IPL 2025 as RCB reached Chennai where they only won a single game in IPL history, but Patidar’s splendid knock of 51 in just 32 set the tone for a big total, and RCB eventually won the match by 50 runs.

Match 7: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets

Top run-scorer: Nicholas Pooran (70 runs, 280.00 SR, 6 Fours, 6 Sixes)

Man in form Nicholas Pooran once again played a match-winning knock for Lucknow Super Giants by scoring 70 runs in just 26 balls. During the innings, he scored the fastest 50 of this season in just 18 balls and led the team very close to victory. In the first match against DC, he scored 75 runs. In the next game, he scored 70 runs. This gives him a total of 145 runs in 2 innings, placing him at the top of the orange cap contenders list.

Match 6: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets

Top run-scorer: Quinton de Kock (97 runs, 159.02 SR, 8 Fours, 6 Sixes)

Veteran wicketkeeper batter played a sensational knock of unbeaten 97 off 61 in a 152-run chase contest against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati to guide his side to their first victory this season with 15 balls yet to spare.

Match 5: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings 

Venue: Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad

Result: Punjab Kings won by 11 runs

Top run-scorer: Shreyas Iyer (97 Runs, 230.95 SR, 5 Fours, 9 Sixes)

Last year’s title winning captain Iyer, who joined Punjab Kings this season at a whopping price tag of INR 26..75 crore has showed the glimpse of his batting brillance and captaincy during his first game as Punjab Kings captains. Iyer, who came into the bat at number three remained not out at 97 off 42 to take his team’s total to 244 in 20 overs.

Match 4: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants

Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 1 wickets

Top-scorer: Nicholas Pooran (75 Runs, 250.00 SR, 6 Fours, 7 Sixes)

One of the best batters in the league, Nicholas Pooran, who played for Lucknow Super Giants, scored 75 runs in just 30 balls, with an impressive strike rate of 250.00. Coming to bat just after Markram’s early wicket, he built a wonderful partnership with Mitchell Marsh, who scored 72 runs in 36 balls. Even after Marsh’s wicket, Pooran’s knock continued and helped LSG post a formidable total of 209. With his magnificent innings, he solidified his position among the top run-scorers of the league. 

Match 3: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 4 wickets 

Top-scorer: Rachin Ravindra (65 runs, 144.44 SR, 2 fours, 4 sixes) 

CSK’s Rachin Ravindra impressed in a high-pressure game, smashing match-winning 65 runs at a strike rate of 144.44. Despite coming into bat as opener in challenging pitch, Ravindra made sure to drive his side home with his not out knock. His ability to find boundaries at crucial moments solidified his position among the leading run-scorers of the tournament. 

Match 2: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals 

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 44 runs 

Top Scorer: Ishan Kishan (106 runs, 225.53 SR, 11 fours, 6 sixes) 

Came in at number 3, Ishan Kishan stole the spotlight in the second match of IPL 2025 with a blistering not out 106-run knock. His fearless stroke plays, and high strike rate made him the standout performer of the match, putting him at the top of the Orange Cap standings. 

Match 1: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata 

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets 

Top Scorer: Virat Kohli (59 runs, 163.89 SR, 4 fours, 3 sixes) 

Virat Kohli played a crucial role in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory, scoring an explosive 59 runs. His attacking mindset ensured that his team chased a challenging total, keeping him in contention for the Orange Cap. 

IPL 2025 Orange Cap race current standings (After 11 Matches) 

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