IPL 2025 orange cap race: Sai Sudharsan reclaims top spot with another steady knock

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 Orange Cap race current standings (After 46 Matches) 

IPL 2025 match-wise orange cap contenders (Top performer)

Match 47: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets

Top run-scorer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (101 off 38 balls, 7 fours and 11 sixes)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old sensation, stole the show by top-scoring with a breathtaking 101 off 38 balls (strike rate 265.79) to lead Rajasthan Royals to a crucial win. His fearless innings made him the standout performer of the match. Meanwhile, despite scoring just 39 runs, Sai Sudharsan managed to reclaim the top spot in the Orange Cap race with his consistent form for Gujarat Titans. 

Match 46: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets

Top Scorer: Krunal Pandya (73 off 47 balls, 5 Fours, 4 Sixes)

In the 46th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, RCB’s all-rounder Krunal Pandya scored 73 runs. For his exceptional performance, he was awarded the Player of the Match and entered the race for the Orange Cap. In the same match, Virat Kohli also made an impact by scoring a half-century, allowing him to overtake Suryakumar Yadav and become the leading run-scorer of the season so far.

Match 45: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 54 runs

Top Scorer: Suryakumar Yadav (54 runs in 28 balls, 192.86 SR)

Suryakumar Yadav, also known as Mr. 360, scored 54 runs off just 28 balls in the 45th match of IPL 2025 against the Lucknow Super Giants. With this performance, he has accumulated a total of 427 runs, making him the leading run scorer in the league so far.

Match 44: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Result: No result due to rain

Top Scorer: Prabhsimran Singh (83 runs in 49 balls, 169.39 SR)

In the 44th match of the IPL 2025, KKR opener Prabhsimran Singh hit an impressive 83 runs in just 49 balls against KKR at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, With this run, he brought his total to 292 for the season.

Match 43: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets

Top run-scorer: Ishan Kishan (44 off 34 balls, 5 fours and 1 six)

In that chase, Sunrisers Hyderabad relied heavily on Ishan Kishan’s innings. He scored 44 runs off 34 deliveries, including five boundaries and a six, which significantly strengthened their innings following Abhishek Sharma’s early dismissal. He gave the later batsmen a little more leeway by providing that solidity in the middle overs. 

Match 42: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals

Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 11 runs

Top run-scorer: Virat Kohli (70 runs off 42 balls, 8 fours and 2 sixes)

Virat Kohli led from the front with a brilliant knock of 70 off just 42 balls, making him the top scorer of the match and anchoring Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings with trademark elegance and aggression. His innings was laced with four boundaries and two sixes, striking at an impressive rate of 166.67.

Match 41: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 7 Wickets

Top Scorer: Heinrich Klaasen (71 off 44 balls, 9 Fours, 2 Sixes)

SRH batter Heinrich Klaasen scored an impressive 71 runs off 44 balls, achieving a strike rate of 161.36. With this performance, he kept SRH’s hopes alive; however, they unfortunately lost the match to the Mumbai Indians in the 41st match of the IPL 2025. With these 71 runs, his total tally increased to 281.

Match 40: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets

Top run-scorer: KL Rahul (57* off 42, 3 fours and 3 sixes)

KL Rahul showcased his class with an unbeaten 57, leading the Delhi Capitals to a dominant 8-wicket victory over his former side, the Lucknow Super Giants. His composed knock not only anchored the chase but also saw him achieve a major milestone, becoming the fastest player in IPL history to reach 5000 runs.

Match 39: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 39 runs

Top run-scorer: Shubman Gill (90 off 55, 10 fours and 3 sixes)

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill played a splendid knock of 90 off 55 against his former IPL franchise to provide GT a momentum and a platform to set a big total on board. With this knock Gill has crossed the 300-ruu mark this season, and with 305 after eight games, he is at seventh on the orange cap list. His opening partner struck yet another half-century and dethroned Nicholas Pooran to become highest run-scorer in IPL 2025.

Match 38: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 9 Wickets

Top Scorer: Rohit Sharma (76* off 45 Balls, 4 Fours, 6 Sixes)

After a long break, veteran Rohit Sharma has made a comeback in this outstanding tournament. Playing for the Mumbai Indians, he scored 76 runs off 45 balls, achieving a batting average of 168.89.

Match 37: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh 

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets

Top Scorer: Virat Kohli (73 off 54 balls, 7 Fours, 1 Six)

Veteran Virat Kohli delivered an impressive performance, scoring 73 runs against the PBKS bowlers, leading his team to a commanding victory. He hit 7 fours and 1 six during his innings and increased his total runs to 322. With this achievement, he became the third-highest run-scorer in the league, solidifying his position as a contender for the Orange Cap.

Match 36: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Result: Lucknow Super Giants win by 2 runs

Top Scorer: Yashasvi Jaiswal (74 runs off 52 balls, 5 fours & 4 sixes)

Yashasvi Jaiswal had a strong start in the chase against LSG, alongside his 52 ball stint he also managed to stay as a strong partner on the pitch for 17 over, until his dismissal by Avesh Khan. His strong 74 runs brought him in under the top 5 spot in the orange cap race, as he goes on to showcase his reliable batting in IPL 2025. 

Match 35: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets

Top Scorer: Jos Buttler (97* off 54 balls, 11 Fours & 4 Sixes)

Jos Buttler came onto the pitch after Shubman Gill was dismissed for cheap runs, Gujarat Titans were falling short but somehow his stance on the pitch for 54 balls were enough for Gujarat Titans to get back in the game and chase the 204 run target. Although he just has one proper run partnership with Rutherford, Tewatia came out on the pitch in the last over, and finished off the game with a six and four. 

Match 34: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings

Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Result: Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets

Top run-scorer: Tim David (50* off 26 balls, 5 fours and 3 sixes)

Tim David came in to bat when Royal Challengers Bengaluru were at 33 for 5 in a rain-shortened 14-over a side match, and he gave his team a chance by not only rescuing them but also taking them to a competitive total of 95 runs in 14 overs. This was his first fifty in the IPL.

Match 33: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Result: Mumbai Indans won by 4 wickets

Top run-scorer: Abhishek Sharma (40 off 28 balls, 7 fours)

Destructive opening batter Abhishek Sharma once again impressed with his batting prowess and provided his side a solid start in the game. However, he was not able to convert his start into a big knock and got out on 40. Despite that he ended the game as the top run-scorer of the match.

Match 32: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 

Result: Match tied (Delhi Capitals won the Super Over)

Top Scorer: Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 37 balls, 3 Fours and 4 Sixes)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the opener for RR, scored an impressive half-century against the Delhi Capitals, making 51 runs at an outstanding batting average of 137.84. This performance brought his total runs to 233, placing him in 8th on the Orange Cap contenders list.

Match 31: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Result: Punjab Kings won by 16 runs

Top run-scorer: Angkrish Raghuvanshi (37 off 28 balls, 5 fours and 1 six)

It was a low-scoring thriller at New Chandigarh that saw Punjab Kings won the thriller in style. However, the game was in KKR’s pocket when the youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the at the crease, but as soon as was out KKR lost their next six in only 23 runs. He ended the game as the top run-scorer though, but still very behind in orange cap’s race, while Nicholas Pooran continues to stay on top.

Match 30: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets

Top run-scorer: Rishabh Pant (63 off 49 balls, 4 fours and 4 sixes)

LSG’s captain Rishabh Pant played a solid knock in a tough batting surface and guided his side to a respectable total. Nicholas Pooran, who failed to show his magic with bat, remained the highest run-scorer with 357 runs after seven innings at a strike-rate of 208.77.

Match 29: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 12 Runs

Top Scorer: Karun Nair (89 runs off 40 balls, 12 Fours and 5 Sixes)

After going unsold in both 2023 and 2024, Karun Nair made a stunning comeback in the IPL in 2025. He scored 89 runs off 40 balls for the Delhi Capitals against the Mumbai Indians. Coming in as an Impact Player, he proved his worth after sitting out for four games. With this impressive performance, he registered his name among the contenders for the Orange Cap.

Match 28: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 Wickets

Top Scorer: Philip Salt (65 off 33 balls, 5 Fours, 6 Sixes)

RCB, after getting a doubting target, Philip Salt gave RCB a good start by hitting 65 runs off 33 balls, which includes 5 fours and 6 sixes with a batting average of 196.97. With this impressive performance, he registered his name among the top scorers of the season.

Match 27: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 Wickets

Top Scorer: Abhishek Sharma (141 runs off 55 balls, 14 Fours, 10 Sixes)

SRH’s opening batter, Abhishek Sharma, had a tough start to the season. However, despite his early failures, he made an impactful comeback with an impressive century against the Punjab Kings. During this innings, he amassed a record-breaking 141 runs, becoming the highest individual score in an innings by an Indian batter. With this outstanding performance, he positioned himself on the Orange Cap contenders list.

Match 26: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 6 wickets

Top Scorer: Nicholas Pooran (61 off 34 balls, 1 Four, 7 Sixes)

LSG’s leading batter, Nicholas Pooran, once again showcased his prowess by scoring 61 runs off just 34 balls against the Gujarat Titans, achieving an impressive strike rate of 179.41. This consistent performance places him at the top of the Orange Cap contention list, and he currently holds the Orange Cap with 349 runs in 6 innings.

Match 25: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Result: Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets

Top run-scorer: Sunil Narine (44 runs off 18 balls, 2 Fours and 5 Sixes)

Sunil Narine bagged the player of the match award for his valuable contribution with both bat and ball. His destructive 44-run knock guided KKR to a dominating win over CSK that helped Kolkata to reach third position No one enters the top 10 of orange cap leaderboard, and Nicholas Pooran continues to be on top.

Match 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets

Top Scorer: KL Rahul (93* off 53 balls, 7 Fours, 6 Sixes)

DC’s reliable batter, KL Rahul, performed brilliantly, scoring 93* runs off 53 balls. He played a crucial role in leading the team to their fourth consecutive victory in the league with an impressive performance. His innings included 7 fours and 6 sixes, achieving a remarkable strike rate of 175.47. This explosive knock solidified his position on the Orange Cap contenders list.

Match 23: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 58 runs

Top Scorer: Sai Sudharsan (82 off 53 runs, 8 Frours, 3 Sixes)

GT opener Sai Sudharsan has emerged as a key player, scoring a match-winning 82 runs off 53 balls against Rajasthan Royals, with 8 fours and 3 sixes. This performance cements his position as a strong contender for the Orange Cap. Throughout the season, he tallied 74 runs off 41 balls against Punjab Kings, 63 runs off 41 balls in another match, and 49 runs off 36 balls, though he had a low score of 5 runs in a game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Match 22: Punjab Kings vs Cheenai Super Kings

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs

Top run-scorer: Priyansh Arya (103 off 42 balls, 7 fours and 9 sixes)

The 24-year-old Priyansh Arya stunned the experienced CSK bowling unit by hitting his maiden IPL hundred in only 39 balls that included seven fours and nine sixes. He also entered the list of batters who hit the fastest centuries in the IPL, claiming fifth spot on the list.

Match 21: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 runs

Top run-scorer: Nicholas Pooran (87* off 36 balls, 7 fours and 8 sixes)

The explosive batter once again played a blazing knock and guided his side to a solid 238 after 20 overs. His unbeaten knock of 87 off just 37 decorated by seven fours and eight maximums maintained his top position in the orange cap race.

Match 20: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 12 runs

Top run-scorer: Virat Kohli (67 off 42 balls, 8 fours and 2 sixes)

The highest run-getter in IPL history, Virat Kohli, once again showed his class at Wankhede and played a solid knock of 42-ball 67 to set the tone for a big total. He also crossed the 13000-run mark in T20 cricket during his knock today, and became the first Indian and fifth overall to achiece the feat.

Match 19: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets

Top Scorer: Shubman Gill (61 off 41 balls, 9 Fours)

Gujarat Titans’ skipper Shubman Gill played a captain’s knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad and secured a 7 wicket victory, by hitting 61 runs off 41 balls with a batting strike rate of 141.86. With this outstanding performance, he has secured a place among the contenders for the Orange Cap.

Match 18: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh 

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 50 Runs

Top Scorer: Yashasvi Jaiswal (67 off 45, 3 Fours, 5 Sixes)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was struggling in the last 3 games, made an impactful comeback with a blasting 67 off 45 balls with a batting strike rate of 148.89 and put the team in a strong position against Punjab Kings. With this exceptional knock, he etched his name in the Orange Cap contenders list.

Match 17: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 25 runs

Top Scorer: KL Rahul (77 off 51 balls, 6 Fours, 3 Sixes)

The Textbook batter, KL Rahul, scored 77 runs against Chennai Super Kings in the 17th match. His exceptional innings included 6 fours and 3 sixes, with a batting strike rate of 150.98. Rahul’s knock played a major role in DC’s victory.

Match 16: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 12 runs

Top run-scorer: Suryakumar Yadav (67 off 43 balls, 9 fours and 1 six)

Stylish batter Suryakumar Yadav scored the most runs with a 67-run knock of 43 with the help of nine fours and a maximum. His knock however was not enough to hand his side win the game, though.

Match 15: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 80 runs

Top run-scorer: Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29 balls, 7 fours and 3 sixes)

Venkatesh Iyer, who services was acquired by KKR at a whopping INR 23.75 price tag, haa proved their decision right again by playing a sensational knock of 29-ball 60 and guided KKR to reach 200-run mark.

Match 14: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans

Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 Wickets

Top Scorer: Jos Buttler (73* off 39 balls, 5 Fours & 6 Sixes)

GT’s veteran batter, Jos Buttler, showcased an impressive performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He scored an unbeaten 73 runs off 39 balls with a batting strike rate of 187.18, earning him a place among the orange cap contenders for IPL 2025.

Match 13: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Result: Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets

Top run-scorer: Prabhsimran Singh (69 off 34 balls, 9 fours and 3 sixes)

Punjab Kings opening batter and one of their only two retentions for IPl 2025, Prabhsimran Singh stunned LSG bowlers at their den by playing big hits all around the park. His knock of 69 at a strike rate of 202.94 made the 172-run chase a calk walk for his side, which the team eventually chased down with 20 balls to spare.

The top run-scorer for LSG in the game, Nicholas Pooran (44) is still at the top in orange cap list with 189 runs after three games.

Match 12: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders 

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets 

Top Run Scorer: Ryan Rickelton (62* off 41 balls, 4 fours & 5 sixes) 

Ryan Rickelton who opened alongside Rohit Sharma, managed to stay on the pitch for his 41 ball stint. As he managed to lead the Mumbai Indians side to their first victory of the season. At a strike rate of 151 and hitting 4 boundaries and 5 maximums, he powered the scoreboard with his hits. 

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. 

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