New Delhi, India | April 6, 2026
The race for the Orange and Purple Caps in the Indian Premier League 2026 season is heating up, with emerging stars and established names battling for the top spots early in the tournament.
As of April 6, Sameer Rizvi of Delhi Capitals leads the Orange Cap standings, while Ravi Bishnoi of Rajasthan Royals holds the Purple Cap with an impressive bowling performance.
🟠 Orange Cap Standings (Top Run-Scorers)
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sameer Rizvi | DC | 2 | 160 |
| 2 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 3 | 145 |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | MI | 2 | 113 |
| 4 | Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | 2 | 111 |
| 5 | Cooper Connolly | PBKS | 2 | 108 |
Sameer Rizvi surged to the top after a brilliant 90-run knock against Mumbai Indians, showcasing his strong form this season.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru sits at 8th place with 97 runs.
🟣 Purple Cap Standings (Top Wicket-Takers)
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Vaishak Vijay Kumar | PBKS | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Jacob Duffy | RCB | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 3 | 5 |
| 5 | T Natarajan | DC | 2 | 4 |
Ravi Bishnoi leads the Purple Cap standings due to a superior bowling average of 11.40, edging out other bowlers tied on wickets.
Additionally, Mohammed Shami of Lucknow Super Giants has entered the top-15 after a strong performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
🔄 More Changes Expected Tonight
With the upcoming clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, the leaderboard could see significant reshuffling.
Players in form will have another opportunity to climb the rankings as the tournament gathers pace.
