IPL 2025 was postponed for a week on 9 May 2025 due to India-Pakistan tension. The decision was taken after the cancellation of the 58th match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, when the game had to be stopped after 10.1 overs due to security reasons. Despite the stoppage of the tournament, the race of the Orange Cap remains exciting. According to the report, Suryakumar Yadav, Sai Sudarshan and Shubman Gill are at the top three places in this race. Let’s see the performance of these batsmen in detail.

Suryakumar Yadav: Owner of Orange Cap

Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians batted brilliantly in IPL 2025. He scored 510 runs in 12 matches, with his average of 63.75 and the strike rate was 170.56. His biggest innings was 93* runs, and he remained unbeaten twice. Suryakumar hit 51 fours and 26 sixes, reflecting his aggressive style. The innings of 35 runs against Gujarat Titans gave him an orange cap. Fans on social media praising him and saying, “Surya’s bat is spewing fire!” Will he remain on top in this race?

Sai Sudarshan: Start scoring continuous runs

Sai Sudarshan of Gujarat Titans is second in the Orange Cap race. He scored 509 runs in 11 innings, with his average of 46.27 and the strike rate was 153.31. Sudarshan hit 56 fours and 16 sixes, which shows his magnificent technology and continuity. The innings of 48 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad took him to the top, but Suryakumar later won. The specialty of Sudarshan is his ability to play long innings. A fan on social media wrote, “Sudarshan is a superstar of the future.”

Shubman Gill: Captain’s strong performance

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill is third with 508 runs. His average in 11 innings was 50.80 and the strike rate was 152.55. Gill hit 51 fours and 16 sixes, reflecting his attractive batting. The Gujarat Titans Points also topped the table under his captaincy. Gill’s calm nature and the ability to make big scores makes him special. Fans on social media are saying, “Gill’s bat and mind are amazing.” Will he be able to snatch orange cap?

Adventure and future in race

The Orange Cap race has a difference of just 2 runs between the top three batsmen, which reflects its exciting position. The BCCI will soon set a new schedule and location for the remaining 12 league matches and playoffs. If the tournament starts again, Virat Kohli (505 runs) and Jose Butler (500 runs) can also present a challenge in this race. Will Suryakumar, Sudarshan or Gill win the orange cap? This question remains the center of discussion among cricket fans.