Rahul leads IPL 2026 Orange Cap race, Archer climbs to No. 2 on Purple Cap table
This is what things look like on the Orange and Purple Cap tables after another high-scoring game in IPL 2026
The battle for individual honors in IPL 2026 has intensified. Following the match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on May 1, 2026, there have been significant shifts at the top of the leaderboards.
Orange Cap: KL Rahul Dominates
Delhi Capitals captain KL Rahul has reclaimed the top spot in the Orange Cap race. His consistent form reached a new peak with a brilliant 75-run knock against Rajasthan, taking his total tally to 433 runs for the season.
Rank
Player
Team
Total Runs
1
KL Rahul
Delhi Capitals
433
2
Abhishek Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad
425
3
Heinrich Klaasen
Sunrisers Hyderabad
414
4
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals
Purple Cap: Archer on the Move
While RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar maintains a slim lead, Rajasthan Royals' speedster Jofra Archer has surged to the second position. Archer’s ability to take wickets at crucial moments has seen him climb the ladder with 15 wickets so far.
Rank
Player
Team
Total Wickets
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
17
2
Jofra Archer
Rajasthan Royals
15
3
Eshan Malinga
Sunrisers Hyderabad
15
4
Anshul Kamboj
Chennai Super Kings
Tournament Standings
While individual players are shining, the team standings tell a different story. Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently leading the playoff race. Despite KL Rahul’s heroic efforts with the bat, Delhi Capitals are struggling in the middle of the table, currently sitting in 7th place.
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