IPL: Rahul overtakes Abhishek to reclaim Orange Cap; Samson jumps to fifth

 DC opener KL Rahul has regained the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after scoring 12 runs against CSK. He now leads with 445 runs, narrowly ahead of Abhishek Sharma. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 propelled him to fifth place. The top five batsmen are separated by just 43 runs, promising an exciting race. DC opener KL Rahul has regained the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after scoring 12 runs against CSK. He now leads with 445 runs, narrowly ahead of Abhishek Sharma. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 propelled him to fifth place. The top five batsmen are separated by just 43 runs, promising an exciting race.