Based on current form, past IPL performances, and player potential, here are the top contenders for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap. These batters have consistently displayed power-hitting, reliability, and the ability to dominate bowling attacks, making them strong candidates for the prestigious title.
Top 10 Players Likely to Win the Orange Cap in IPL 2025
#10 Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag delivered an exceptional performance last year but unfortunately fell short of winning the Orange Cap. This season, he aims to continue his brilliant form and emerge as the top run-scorer in IPL 2025. With his growing consistency and aggressive batting, Parag is a strong contender for Orange Cap.
#9 Tilak Varma
Mumbai Indians star batter Tilak Varma aims to win the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. Known for his aggressive stroke play and consistency, he is poised to make a significant impact this season. With his recent form on the rise, Varma is determined to lead his team and challenge for the top run-scorer spot.
#8 Travis Head
Travis Head, with his explosive batting style and match-winning performances, is a strong contender for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. His recent form has been outstanding, and he will look to continue his dominance in the tournament.
#7 Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma’s recent form has been exceptional, making him a strong contender for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. With his aggressive batting approach and consistent performances, he aims to dominate this season.
#6 Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar has been recently appointed as the captain of RCB for IPL 2025. He aims to lead from the front and make a strong impact with both his leadership and batting performances.
#5 KL Rahul
KL Rahul has been a consistent top run-scorer in the IPL over the years. The IPL 2020 Orange Cap winner is in good form and is a strong contender to win the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. He aims to make a comeback to India’s T20 squad with a stellar performance this season.
#4 Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan Royals’ star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is a strong contender for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. He aims to deliver a standout performance and make a strong case for his return to India’s white-ball team setup.
#3 Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a consistent run-scorer in the IPL. Last season, he finished as the 2nd highest run-scorer in IPL 2024, amassing 583 runs at a strike rate of 141.6 and an average of 53, including 1 century and 4 half-centuries. This year, he aims to clinch the Orange Cap.
#2 Shubman Gill
A consistent run-scorer in the IPL over the last few years, Shubman Gill , the Orange Cap winner of IPL 2023, is a strong contender to reclaim the title this season. With impressive recent form, he enters IPL 2025 as one of the top batters to watch out for.
#1 Virat Kohli
Last year’s Orange Cap winner aims to defend his Orange cap in IPL 2025. Virat Kohli is a strong contender to win the Orange Cap this season. In IPL 2024, he amassed 741 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 154.69 and an average of 61.75, including 1 century and 5 half-centuries.
IPL 2025 kicks off on March 22 at 7:30 PM in Kolkata with an exciting opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
