Updated list of Orange cap and purple cap in IPL 2026 after LSG vs CSK match

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is full of excitement, and the recent match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has changed the race for the top batting and bowling honors.

Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) leads the Orange Cap race with 508 runs in 12 innings. The South African batter has hit 23 sixes and maintained an impressive strike rate of 153.93, helping SRH stay in playoff contention.

Close behind is Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans (GT) with 501 runs. The young left-hander has scored one century and five half-centuries, averaging 41.75. Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is third with 484 runs, including a crucial unbeaten 105.

Abhishek Sharma (SRH) follows in fourth place with 481 runs at an incredible 209.13 strike rate. KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals (DC) is fifth with 477 runs after scoring an impressive 152 not out. Mitchell Marsh of LSG rounds out the top six with 467 runs, boosted by his recent performance against CSK.

In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads the Purple Cap standings with 22 wickets. The experienced pacer has been very economical, conceding only 355 runs in 47 overs at a 7.55 economy rate, including a top performance of 4/23.

Kagiso Rabada of Gujarat Titans is second with 21 wickets, while Anshul Kamboj of Chennai Super Kings sits third with 19 scalps. Rashid Khan (GT), Prince Yadav (LSG), Kartik Tyagi (KKR), and Eshan Malinga (SRH) are tied on 16 wickets each, making the lower half of the bowling standings very competitive.