The IPL 2026 Orange Cap race has become more competitive after the Qualifier 2 match, with several batters now separated by only small margins in the run-scoring charts. As the league stage moves closer to the playoffs, every inning is starting to have a bigger impact on the standings.
Consistent performances, quick scoring rates, and match-winning knocks have all shaped the race so far, while teams with strong top orders continue to dominate the batting charts. With only a few matches left before the knockout stage, the battle for the Orange Cap remains wide open.
IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standings After Qualifier 2
Here are the top 10 highest run-scorers in IPL 2026 after Qualifier 2 match:
| Pos | Player | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 16 | 776 | 103 | 48.50 | 237.31 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 15 | 15 | 722 | 104 | 48.13 | 163.72 |
| 3 | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 16 | 16 | 710 | 100 | 47.33 | 159.55 |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 | 15 | 624 | 69 | 48.00 | 160.00 |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 | 15 | 602 | 91 | 40.13 | 182.42 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 | 15 | 600 | 105 | 50.00 | 164.38 |
| 7 | KL Rahul | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 14 | 593 | 152 | 45.62 | 174.41 |
| 8 | Mitchell Marsh | Lucknow Super Giants | 13 | 13 | 563 | 111 | 43.31 | 163.19 |
| 9 | Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 | 15 | 563 | 135 | 40.21 | 204.73 |
| 10 | Dhruv Jurel | Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 16 | 515 | 81 | 36.79 | 154.65 |
Sameer Rizvi Tops The IPL 2026 Orange Cap List
Sameer Rizvi’s start has been one of the biggest early talking points of IPL 2026. After scoring 51 runs in IPL 2024 and 121 runs in IPL 2025, he has already reached 160 runs in just two innings this season.
His scores of 70 and 90* have both come in successful chases for DC, which adds even more value to his early numbers.
Just behind him, Heinrich Klaasen has been the most consistent batter so far with 145 runs across three innings, including scores of 31, 52, and 62. Rohit Sharma has also made a strong impact with 113 runs in 2 matches, including a 38-ball 78 against KKR.
Teams With Most Batters in IPL 2026 Orange Cap Top 10
One of the clearest trends in the standings is the number of batters from the same teams already appearing in the top 10.
Teams with multiple batters in the top 10:
- SRH – Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan
- RCB – Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli
That shows both teams have started the season with multiple contributors at the top and middle of the order.
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Strike Rate Is Adding Another Layer To The Race
While the Orange Cap is decided by runs, strike rate is already helping separate the most dangerous starts.
A few standout strike rates in the top 10:
| Player | Team | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| SN Khan | CSK | 202.04 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | 201.81 |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | 186.27 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | 177.58 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 176.56 |
That is what makes the early race even more interesting. Some batters are not just scoring heavily, they are scoring fast enough to change games in short bursts.
