Sai Sudharsan leads run chart, Kohli, Pooran close behind

Srinagar, Apr 25: The race for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap is on, with Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan currently leading the pack with 417 runs in 8 matches at an impressive average of 52.13. Sudharsan has been a picture of consistency, scoring five half-centuries and maintaining a healthy strike rate of over 150.

Following closely is Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, who has amassed 392 runs in 9 matches at a stellar average of 65.33. Kohli has been in sublime form this season, notching up five fifties.

Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants and Surya Kumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians are also in good form, with 377 and 373 runs, respectively. Pooran’s explosive strike rate of 204.89, powered by 31 sixes, stands out, while Surya’s consistency and flair have been crucial for MI. Jos Buttler rounds out the top five with 356 runs, averaging a solid 71.20. With the tournament heading into its business end, the battle for the Orange Cap promises to get even tighter.