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The barriers of run-scoring are expected to be shattered even more as the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) begins.

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Ahead of IPL 2025, let's take a look at our Top 5 contenders for the Orange Cap (most runs):

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Abhishek Sharma - SRH

Abhishek smashed 484 at a mind-boggling strike rate of 204 in 2024, and is expected to do even better this year.

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Travis Head - SRH

The other half of Sunrisers' marauding opening duo, Head is a favourite for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025.

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Virat Kohli - RCB

Ever-consistent, 2024 Orange Cap-winner Kohli will hope to usher in a new era as RCB hunt their first title.

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Shubman Gill - GT

Gill has already won the Orange Cap before (2023), and looks primed to have a big year as GT captain in 2025.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal - RR

The imperiously-talented 23-year-old is expected to contend for the big run-scoring honours in IPL 2025.

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IPL 2025: Top 5 Orange Cap Contenders

The barriers of run-scoring are expected to be shattered even more as the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) begins.

Ahead of IPL 2025, let's take a look at our Top 5 contenders for the Orange Cap (most runs):

Abhishek Sharma - SRHAbhishek smashed 484 at a mind-boggling strike rate of 204 in 2024, and is expected to do even better this year.

Travis Head - SRHThe other half of Sunrisers' marauding opening duo, Head is a favourite for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025.

Virat Kohli - RCBEver-consistent, 2024 Orange Cap-winner Kohli will hope to usher in a new era as RCB hunt their first title.

Shubman Gill - GTGill has already won the Orange Cap before (2023), and looks primed to have a big year as GT captain in 2025.

Yashasvi Jaiswal - RRThe imperiously-talented 23-year-old is expected to contend for the big run-scoring honours in IPL 2025.