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The opening pair for Gujarat Titans (GT), Sai Sudharsan and captain Shubman Gill, have not only powered their team to the top of the points table but have also created a substantial gap at the summit of the IPL 2025 Orange Cap race. Their consistent and explosive performances have left their rivals trailing, highlighting their exceptional form this season.
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill establish significant lead in IPL 2025 Orange Cap standings
Sudharsan reclaimed the coveted Orange Cap following a magnificent unbeaten century against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. His innings of 108* off just 61 deliveries, featuring 12 fours and 4 sixes, was a masterclass in controlled aggression. This knock was the cornerstone of a record-breaking 205-run unbeaten opening partnership with Gill, which enabled Gujarat Titans to comfortably chase down a challenging target of 200 with six balls to spare. This marked Sudharsan’s second century in the IPL and arrived at a critical juncture, not only securing GT’s qualification for the playoffs but also reaffirming their status as a dominant force in the tournament.
With this stellar performance, Sudharsan has surged to the forefront of the Orange Cap standings. He has now accumulated an impressive 617 runs from 12 matches, maintaining a remarkable average of 56.1 and a dynamic strike rate of 157.0. His tally includes five half-centuries and two centuries, showcasing his ability to score big and consistently. Sudharsan’s prolific run-scoring has been a key factor in Gujarat’s successful campaign, setting him apart as the leading batter in the competition thus far.
Gill, leading the Titans from the front, has been equally outstanding and currently occupies the second position in the Orange Cap standings. He has amassed 601 runs from 12 matches at an exceptional average of 60.1 and a healthy strike rate of 155.7. Gill’s unbeaten 93* in the same match against Delhi Capitals demonstrated his versatility, proving his capability to both anchor an innings and accelerate the scoring rate effectively during a chase. During this innings, Gill also achieved a significant personal milestone, becoming the second-fastest Indian batter to reach 5,000 runs in T20 cricket, accomplishing the feat in just 154 innings, second only to KL Rahul’s 143 innings.
Gill’s consistent form and leadership have been integral to GT’s success this season. His partnership with Sudharsan at the top of the order has been particularly devastating for opposition bowlers, consistently providing the team with strong and unsettling starts across various venues.
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IPL 2025: Updated Orange Cap standings
While GT openers have established a considerable lead, the chasing pack of contenders for the Orange Cap is finding it challenging to keep pace with their scoring rate. Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently in third place with 523 runs from 13 matches. Following him are Mumbai Indians’ (MI) Suryakumar Yadav with 510 runs from 12 matches and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s Virat Kohli with 505 runs from 11 matches.
However, with the difference between the top two and the third-placed player now exceeding 75 runs, the dominance of the Gujarat duo at the top of the scoring charts is undeniable. The current Orange Cap standings are as follows:
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