Mumbai: The first half of the IPL is done and dusted with 13 matches already played. Almost all the matches have gone down to the wire and have been thrillers – that is what makes IPL is best T20 league in the world. While batters made merry hitting the ball out of the park, some big names are yet to fire.
At the moment, Rajasthan Royals Jos Buttler is the Orange Cap (leading run-getter) holder with 205 runs in three games. At the second spot is Mumbai Indians’ Ishan Kishan, who has 135 runs to his name already in two matches.
At the third spot is RCB captain Faf Du Plessis with 122 runs.
In a recent interaction on Cricket.com, ex-South African captain and someone who has been a part of the Rajasthan Royals camp in the past – Graeme Smith – predicted the Orange Cap winner. As per Smith, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson would win it.
He has amassed 93 runs in three games. While he is way off the top, but given the talent he posesess – he could be in contention for it in a matter of 3-4 games. The Royals have huge expectations from him as he is a key player in the setup.
Meanwhile, with eight wickets in three games – Kolkata Knight Riders’ Umesh Yadav is the current Purple Cap holder. He has been in top form, getting early wickets for his side.
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