Sooryavanshi leads IPL 2026 Orange Cap race after latest matches
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026

Sooryavanshi is positioned firmly in front in the Orange Cap race for IPL 2026 following recent matches. Shubman Gill's century helped his team secure a crucial win, maintaining his momentum for the Orange Cap. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada has overtaken Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the race for the Purple Cap, solidifying his status as a top-performing bowler. As the tournament progresses, both the Orange and Purple Cap standings are becoming more competitive and will be closely followed in subsequent matches.
- •Sooryavanshi leads the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026.
- •Shubman Gill scored a match-winning century in the recent game.
- •Kagiso Rabada took over the Purple Cap from Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- •Both standings are becoming increasingly competitive as playoffs near.
- 5:40 AMESPNcricinfo — Sooryavanshi finishes IPL 2026 with big lead in Orange Cap race
"Sbhubman Gill's match-winning century kept him on track to take the Orange Cap away, while Kagiso Rabada got past Bhuvneshwar Kumar to take the Purple Cap
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