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IPL 2025 Orange Cap: Top Run-Scorers Ahead of Restart – Who's Leading the Race? [In Pics]
The IPL 2025 Orange Cap race is fiercely competitive, led by Suryakumar Yadav with 510 runs and a 170.57 strike rate. Close contenders include Sai Sudharsan (509 runs), Shubman Gill (508), and Virat Kohli (505), all showcasing consistency and flair. Jos Buttler impresses with the highest average (71.43), while Prabhsimran Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal provide crucial momentum for their teams. Priyansh Arya and Nicholas Pooran stand out as explosive finishers with strike rates nearing 200. Shreyas Iyer's comeback adds strength to KKR's lineup. This dynamic batting display shapes IPL 2025's thrilling chase for the top scorer title and playoff positioning. https://zeenews.india.com/photos/sports/ipl-2025-orange-cap-race-who-is-highest-run-scorer-ahead-of-restart-in-pics-2901232 Updated:May 15, 2025, 02:05 PM IST 1. Suryakumar Yadav Sets the Pace with Unmatched Consistency
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With 510 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 170.57, SKY is not just leading the Orange Cap race—he's redefining T20 batting efficiency in IPL 2025. 2. Sai Sudharsan's Breakout Season Keeps Gujarat Titans in Contention
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Scoring 509 runs with 56 boundaries, Sudharsan's aggressive yet composed innings have become the backbone of GT's batting strategy this season. 3. Shubman Gill's Anchor Role Delivers Results Yet Again
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Gill's elegant stroke play and 50.80 average offer both stability and fireworks, making him a reliable pick for fantasy cricket teams and a key IPL performer. 4. Kohli's Form in IPL 2025 Silences Critics Once More
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With 505 runs at 63.13, Virat Kohli's sublime touch proves he's still the King of consistency. Expect this run-machine to heat up the playoffs. 5. Jos Buttler: The Game-Changer Every Franchise Dreams Of
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Buttler boasts the best average (71.43) among top scorers, proving his match-winning credentials for RR and fantasy team managers alike. 6. Prabhsimran Singh: The Dark Horse in Punjab's Line-up
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With a 170+ strike rate and 487 runs, Prabhsimran's fearless approach has added unexpected firepower to PBKS's playoff hopes. 7. Jaiswal's Flair Keeps Rajasthan Royals in the Top Four Mix
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Yashasvi's 473 runs blend aggression and maturity, and his left-handed dominance continues to give RR crucial early momentum in powerplays. 8. Priyansh Arya: The Underrated Power-Hitter Everyone's Talking About
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Striking at 194.86 with 28 sixes, Arya has emerged as IPL 2025's most explosive finisher—an X-factor no bowler wants to face at the death. 9. Nicholas Pooran's Strike Rate Blitz Electrifies the Middle Order
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Pooran is rewriting finishing standards with a 200+ strike rate, making every delivery count and posing a serious threat to any bowling attack. 10. Shreyas Iyer Reclaims His Spot with a Stellar Comeback
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Back from injury, Iyer's 405 runs at 180.80 SR reflect a matured aggression that's bolstering KKR's playoff drive and Orange Cap ambitions.
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