IPL: 5 players who could win the Orange Cap this Season

This season has already witnessed a lot of developments before its commencement. From addition of two new franchises to the pool of existing eight teams to change in DRS and Covid-19 related allowances for the team.

After the mega auction was concluded on February 12th, 2022, all teams were reconstructed. Teams are now setting up their camps where players are practicing for the upcoming season of TATA Indian Premier League.

While anticipation is building up to winner of season 2022, excitement and discussions about who will reach the highest scores or take maximum wickets have also begun! The highest run scorer would be awarded an Orange Cap while the best bowler will be awarded with Purple Cap.

In the 2021 edition of Vivo Indian Premier League Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings outdid his teammate Faf du Plessis by a margin of 3 runs. He took home his first Orange Cap - an honor previously embraced by legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle and stars like Virat Kohli and David Warner

Probable list of players who can win the orange cap in season 2022

Ruturaj Gaikwad: Current orange cap holder IPL 2021

Ruturaj Gaikwad was a sensational in Indian Premier League season 2021, earning him the Ornage Cap. He was retained by Chennai Super Kings for INR 6 crore for season 2022.

He debuted with CSK in 2020 and went on to become the highest run scorer in his second season with Chennai Super Kings, with a score of 635 runs in 16 matches, his highest score being 101 against Rajasthan Royals. 

He has been performing well in domestic tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Chennai Super Kings and fans will be hoping him to hit form like season 2021 and bag the Orange Cap.

David Warner: The man with most orange caps in history of IPL

Australian opener David Warner has donned the orange cap three times in the Indian Premier League (2015, 2017 and 2019). He has been one of the most consistent batsmen in the T20 and Indian Premier League.

However, he has struggled in the previous two seasons which led to him being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi Capitals won the bid for 2020 auction for the sum of INR 6.25 crores, which is half of what Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him in Season 2020 (INR 12.5 crore). 

He is in good form in the recent international matches, which is delightful news for Delhi Capital fans. He could miss out, first week of IPL due to national commitments. 

Faf du Plessis: The new RCB Captain

Faf missed last year's orange cap by a small margin of 2 runs. He scored 633 runs for Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League season 2021. Over the last few year's has been under tremendous form in T20 leagues like Indian Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League and Caribbean Premier League. He will love to carry forward his free-hitting form for the new franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore with an added responsibility of captaincy. Royal Challengers Bangalore bid was INR 7 crores. 

KL Rahul: Most consistent player

The former Punjab Kings captain and opener has now been drafted by Lucknow Super Giants for the same role at INR 17 crores. He won the orange cap in IPL 2020. He’s one of the most consistent players in the Indian Premier League with an average of over 50 in three consecutive seasons.

In the Indian Premier League 2020 season, he made total 626 runs at an average of 62.60 runs. With a capable opening partner like Quinton de Kock in the current franchise, he will get enough overs to pace his innings for big scores.

Shreyas Iyer: Man in supreme form

Shreyas Iyer, the new captain of Kolkata Knight Riders will be one of the favorites to win the orange cap this season, especially after witnessing his classy knock against Sri Lanka in T20 as well as Test matches. To find a top-order batsman, the franchise bought him for INR 12.25 Crore.

He has an impressive Indian Premium League record of 2375 runs in 87 matches, and is his best performance during the 2020 season at his favorite batting position at no. 3! Fans and his team have high hopes for him to deliver.