Sixty matches have been completed in the Indian Premier League 2026, and Sunday’s double-header could significantly impact both the playoff race and the Orange and Purple Cap standings.
The first game of the day sees Punjab Kings face Royal Challengers Bangalore, while the second match features Delhi Capitals taking on Rajasthan Royals.
Orange Cap race heats up
Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans currently leads the Orange Cap standings with 554 runs. He scored 53 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, returning to bat after briefly retiring hurt to complete his half-century.
Close behind him is Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill, who played a stunning knock of 85 off 49 balls in the same match, smashing seven sixes and five boundaries.
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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli remains firmly in contention. The Royal Challengers Bangalore star is currently fourth on the list and could move closer to the Orange Cap with a big innings today.
Orange Cap standings (Top 5)
Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 554 runs
Shubman Gill (GT) – 552 runs
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – 508 runs
Virat Kohli (RCB) – 484 runs
Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 481 runs
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Purple Cap standings
The Purple Cap is currently with Bhuvneshwar Kumar of RCB, who has picked up 22 wickets in 12 matches this season. He is narrowly ahead of Kagiso Rabada, who has taken 21 wickets for Gujarat.
Purple Cap standings (Top 5)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – 22 wickets
Kagiso Rabada (GT) – 21 wickets
Anshul Kamboj (CSK) – 19 wickets
Prince Yadav (LSG) – 16 wickets
Rashid Khan (GT) – 16 wickets
Bhuvneshwar has previously won the Purple Cap twice during his time with Sunrisers Hyderabad – first in 2016 with 23 wickets and again in 2017 with 27 wickets. He is now in strong contention to secure the award for a third time.
