IPL 2026: Race for Orange Cap and Purple Cap (Photo-PTI)

Orange Cap and Purple Cap Holder List in IPL 2026: After the 40th match of IPL 2026, once again there has been a big change in the race for the Orange Cap. Rajasthan Royals' opening batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has again reached the top in the Orange Cap race. This left-handed batsman has achieved the number 1 position by defeating KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored 400 runs in 9 matches, his average is 44.44. The strike rate of this player is 238.09 and so far he has scored one century and 2 half-centuries. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has also hit the maximum number of 37 sixes this season.

Who is where in the Orange Cap race?

Abhishek Sharma is at second place in the race for Orange Cap, who has scored 380 runs in 8 matches. KL Rahul has scored 358 runs in 8 matches. Virat has scored 351 runs in 8 matches. Heinrich Klaasen is at fifth position with 349 runs. Prabhsimran, Shubhman Gill and Sai Sudarshan also remain in the race for the Orange Cap.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar on top in purple cap

Talking about the player who took the most wickets in IPL 2026, RCB fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is at the first place. He has taken 14 wickets in 8 matches and his economy rate is only 7.6 runs per over. At present the purple cap is adorned on his head. Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Joffra Archer also has 14 wickets but he has played 9 matches. Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Anshul Kamboj also has 14 wickets in his name. Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Ehsaan Malinga has also taken 14 wickets. Lucknow's fast bowler Prince Yadav has taken 13 wickets. The spinner who has taken the most wickets in the current season is Ravi Bishnoi, who has taken 11 wickets so far.

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