In the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, RCB’s Virat Kohli moved up to fourth place in the Orange Cap standings after scoring 43 runs off 25 balls against Gujarat Titans. Despite his efforts, GT’s opener B Sai Sudharsan still holds the top spot in the leaderboard with 652 runs from 15 matches. Sudharsan was unfortunately dismissed hit wicket for 14 runs in his team’s loss.
Following Sudharsan, GT captain Shubman Gill ranks second with 618 runs from 14 matches, and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen is in third place with 606 runs from 14 games. The current Orange Cap standings for IPL 2026 are as follows:
1. B. Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 652 runs
2. Shubman Gill (GT) – 618 runs
3. Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – 606 runs
4. Virat Kohli (RCB) – 600 runs
5. KL Rahul (DC) – 593 runs
These standings were updated after the RCB vs GT match on May 26. Kohli’s performance has helped him climb up the rankings, and the competition for the Orange Cap remains intense as the season approaches its final three games. The article was published on May 26, 2026.
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