By Admin 
IPL 2026 will start from March 28. Like every time, this season too there is going to be a lot of runs. Teams in India are consistently scoring scores above 200 with ease, whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad had scored above 270 twice in IPL 2025 itself. Big scores of teams means batsmen will wreak havoc. Even today, the record of scoring the most runs in a season is in the name of Virat Kohli, who scored 973 runs in the 2016 season. Last time Sai Sudarshan, who scored 759 runs, won the Orange Cap. Know here about those 5 batsmen who are contenders to win the Orange Cap in IPL 2026.
Ishan Kishan (SRH)
The last 6 months have given a new shape to Ishan Kishan’s career. Syed Mushtaq Ali was the highest run scorer in the T20 Trophy, he scored 517 runs in the entire tournament. Then he scored the first century of his T20 career against New Zealand. At the same time, he is coming in T20 World Cup 2026 after scoring 317 runs. If Kishan’s form continues, he will be a strong contender to win the Orange Cap.
Sanju Samson (CSK)
Till a few weeks ago, Sanju Samson’s place in the Indian cricket team seemed to be in danger. But only 3 matches have given momentum to his career again. After 3 consecutive half-centuries in the last three innings of T20 World Cup 2026, all eyes will be on Samson in IPL 2026 as he will be opening for Chennai Super Kings. His form is back.
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Virat Kohli can never be excluded from the race for Orange Cap. Virat is the batsman who has scored the most runs in the history of IPL, he has 8661 runs in his name. Last season also 675 runs were scored. He has scored 500 or more runs in 8 different seasons. If Virat is able to win the Orange Cap of IPL 2026, then he will equal David Warner in terms of winning the Orange Cap the most number of times.
Aiden Markram (LSG)
Aiden Markram is coming into IPL 2026 with very good form. In the T20 World Cup 2026, he is coming after scoring 286 runs at a strike rate of more than 165. He was also one of the highest run-scorers for Lucknow Super Giants last season, scoring 445 runs in 13 innings. Looking at his good form, Markram seems to be a strong contender to win the Orange Cap this season.
Finn Allen (KKR)
Finn Allen will play for Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored 298 runs in T20 World Cup 2026. In the World Cup, he also created history by scoring a century in just 33 balls. Allen was the highest run-scorer in the BBL 2025-26 season, where he scored 466 runs. He can repeat the same performance in IPL 2026 also.