48th match of IPL 2026 (Photo: PTI)

Orange Cap and Purple Cap Holder List in IPL 2026: After the match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, the faces of Orange Cap and Purple Cap of IPL 2026 may change. At present, the orange cap awarded for scoring the most runs is adorning the head of SRH batsman Abhishek Sharma. Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the purple cap for taking the most wickets. But, it is difficult to say whether the orange and purple caps will remain on the heads of these players even after the 48th match of IPL 2026.

Abhishek and Bhuvi currently have orange and purple caps.

Let us know why the danger of snatching the Orange Cap and Purple Cap from the heads of Abhishek Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has increased. First of all, know the statistics of these two players, due to which the Orange and Purple caps of IPL 2026 are on their heads. Abhishek Sharma has so far scored the maximum of 440 runs in 10 innings of 10 matches. Whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 17 wickets in 9 innings of 9 matches.

Who is the threat to Abhishek-Bhuvi in ​​the race for Orange and Purple Cap?

Now what is the threat to them and from whom? In the race for Orange and Purple Cap, Abhishek Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are under threat from KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj and both these players are going to be seen playing in the DC vs CSK match on 5th May. KL Rahul is a part of Delhi Capitals, while Anshul Kamboj is the most successful bowler of CSK.

KL Rahul may get orange cap

It would not be wrong to say that if the orange cap comes on KL Rahul's head again after the DC vs CSK match. KL Rahul is just 8 runs away from defeating Abhishek Sharma in this race. KL Rahul has 433 runs in 9 innings of 9 matches played so far.

Anshul Kamboj can wear purple cap

Similarly, like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, CSK's Anshul Kamboj also has 17 wickets in the 9 matches played so far. Bhuvi's economy and average are better, due to which the purple cap is on his head. But, when Anshul Kamboj will play his 10th match against DC, he will snatch the Purple Cap from Bhuvneshwar Kumar by taking just 1 wicket.

The faces of Orange-Purple Cap will change after DC vs CSK!

It is clear that the DC vs CSK match is a big opportunity for KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj to get the Orange and Purple Cap of IPL 2026.

Saket Sharma

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