Delhi: The battle of IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28. The Board of Control for Cricket in India i.e. BCCI has so far announced the schedule of only the first 20 matches. These 20 matches will be played in 16 days. Even before the start of IPL 2026, Aakash Chopra has made a big prediction. He has named the two players who can win the Orange Cap and Purple Cap in the upcoming season.

Yashasvi Jaiswal can win Orange Cap

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that this time in the tournament, the maximum runs can come from Jaiswal’s bat and he can capture the Orange Cap. Let us tell you that Jaiswal will also be seen playing for Rajasthan Royals team in IPL 2026.

The record of this left-handed batsman in IPL has been quite excellent. He has played 67 matches, in which he has scored 2166 runs at an average of 34.38. During this period, Jaiswal has scored two centuries and 15 half-centuries. In IPL 2026, Jaiswal can be seen opening with young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Jasprit Bumrah will win Purple Cap

At the same time, Chopra believes that this time the purple cap will adorn the head of Jasprit Bumrah, who is in very good form at present. Recently, he took 13 wickets in the T20 World Cup and played an important role in making India the champion. Bumrah, who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL, has taken 183 wickets in 145 matches in the tournament. During this period, Bumrah has been successful in taking five wicket hauls twice. Bumrah has never won the Purple Cap in IPL.

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