IPL 2023: 64 matches have been played in IPL 2023 so far. The previous game took place between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamshala to which Delhi team registered a resounding victory by 15 runs. The match did not affect the Orange Cap race. This season, there is a battle between 5 batsmen for the Orange Cap.
Faf du Plessis is on top
After 64 matches, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis is on top in the race for Orange Cap with 631 runs in 12 matches, while Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill is at number two with 571 runs from 13 matches.
Who all are involved in the Orange Cap race?
Rajasthan Royals Young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is at number three in the Orange Cap race. He has scored 575 runs in 13 matches with a century.
Top 5 batsmen are included in the Orange Cap race
631-run, Faf Duplessis (RCB), Match 12
576- Run, Shubman Gill (GT) Match 13
575- Run, Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
498- Run, Devon Conway (CSK)
486- Run, Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
What is Orange Cap and to whom it is given?
Orange Cap is an award given to the most run scorer in an entire season in IPL. The award was first won by Shaun Marsh, who played for Kings XI Punjab in the year 2008. Last season Jos Buttler won orange cap with 863 runs in 17 matches.
