Out on the field, the Rajasthan Royals keep finding ways to win, now sitting pretty at number one following another strong showing. A shortened match due to wet weather didn’t stop them from grabbing three wins in a row, this time against the Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. With every game adding pressure, names are rising through the ranks thanks to sharp performances when it matters most. Batting fireworks light up some innings while others quietly dominate with precise deliveries from either end.
IPL 2026 Orange Cap battle heats up as Jaiswal leads
Yashasvi Jaiswal now leads the batting race, wearing the Orange Cap following a blistering 77 not out reached in merely 32 deliveries against MI. That blitz pushed his total to 170 across three knocks, the opener having fallen just one time this campaign, in IPL 2026.
A quickfire knock by Jaiswal pushed him ahead of Sameer Rizvi, whose 160 runs now place him in the second spot. Delhi Capitals’ opener has stood out through two decisive outings, one being the tournament’s top score so far, a sharp 90 against MI.
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50 runs isn’t the ceiling anymore; others have pushed past one hundred too, showing how tight the race has become at the top. Sitting inside that group are names like Heinrich Klaasen from Sunrisers Hyderabad, a young talent named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi climbing fast, alongside veteran campaigner Rohit Sharma representing MI, all holding strong spots in IPL 2026.
Ravi Bishnoi leads the Purple Cap race with consistent spells in IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals also holds a strong position in the bowling rankings, with Ravi Bishnoi at the forefront of the race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2026. His standout performance of 2 for 25 in two overs against the Mumbai Indians boosted his tally to seven wickets, giving him a narrow lead over his rivals.
Ravi Bishnoi’s consistent performances have been crucial, particularly after his earlier four-wicket spell against the Gujarat Titans, which marked the beginning of his ascent to the top.
Trailing closely behind are four bowlers level on five wickets each: Vijaykumar Vyshak from Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings’ Anshul Kamboj, Nandre Burger of Rajasthan, and Jacob Duffy representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
