The IPL 2025 season has kicked off in style, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) icon Virat Kohli setting the stage on fire. The former Orange Cap winner wasted no time in making his mark, smashing an unbeaten 59-run knock against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the tournament opener on March 22 in Kolkata.
With the league heating up, let’s dive into the latest top run-scorers in IPL 2025, tracking the Orange Cap race, team-wise leading batters, and expert insights on the standout performances.
Top 10 Highest Run-Scorers in IPL 2025
Here’s a look at the leading batters in IPL 2025 so far:
| Rank | Player (Team) | Runs | Highest Score | Innings | 50s | 100s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli (RCB) | 59 | 59* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) | 56 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 3 | Phil Salt (RCB) | 56 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 4 | Sunil Narine (KKR) | 44 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Rajat Patidar (RCB) | 34 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) | 30 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | Liam Livingstone (RCB) | 15 | 15* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | Rinku Singh (KKR) | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Devdutt Padikkal (RCB) | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Updated after KKR vs RCB on March 22
Teamwise Top 5 Run-Scorers
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Ajinkya Rahane – 56 runs
- Sunil Narine – 44 runs
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 30 runs
- Rinku Singh – 12 runs
- Venkatesh Iyer – 6 runs
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Virat Kohli – 59 runs
- Phil Salt – 56 runs
- Rajat Patidar – 34 runs
- Liam Livingstone – 15 runs
- Devdutt Padikkal – 10 runs
Other Teams
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Yet to play
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yet to play
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Yet to play
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Yet to play
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Yet to play
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Yet to play
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Yet to play
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Yet to play
IPL All-Time Leading Run-Scorers
While the race for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap has just begun, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the top run-getters in IPL history:
| Rank | Player | Runs | Highest Score | Innings | 50s | 100s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 8063 | 113* | 245 | 56 | 8 | 709 | 275 |
| 2 | Shikhar Dhawan | 6769 | 106* | 221 | 51 | 2 | 768 | 152 |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 6628 | 109* | 252 | 43 | 2 | 599 | 280 |
| 4 | David Warner | 6565 | 126 | 184 | 62 | 4 | 663 | 236 |
| 5 | Suresh Raina | 5528 | 100* | 200 | 39 | 1 | 506 | 203 |
| 6 | MS Dhoni | 5243 | 84* | 229 | 24 | 0 | 363 | 252 |
| 7 | AB de Villiers | 5162 | 133* | 170 | 40 | 3 | 413 | 251 |
| 8 | Chris Gayle | 4965 | 175* | 141 | 31 | 6 | 404 | 357 |
| 9 | Robin Uthappa | 4952 | 88 | 197 | 27 | 0 | 481 | 182 |
| 10 | Dinesh Karthik | 4842 | 97* | 234 | 22 | 0 | 466 | 161 |
Expert Insights: What’s Next?
- Virat Kohli’s dominance continues, and with RCB playing more games at home, expect him to add big runs to his tally.
- Ajinkya Rahane’s resurgence has been a talking point. Will he maintain his form for KKR?
- Sunil Narine and Phil Salt look set for strong seasons after their powerful starts.
- Other teams are yet to play, and big names like Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and David Warner are yet to step on the field. The Orange Cap race is only getting started!
Final Thoughts
The IPL 2025 season promises to be a thrilling ride, with star batters already making an impact. Will Virat Kohli retain his Orange Cap, or will a new challenger emerge? Stay tuned for daily updates and expert analysis.
Who do you think will win the Orange Cap this season? Drop your predictions in the comments!
IPL 2025 Orange Cap FAQs
The Orange Cap is awarded to the batsman who scores the most runs in an IPL season. The player who holds the highest runs at any given point wears the cap during matches.
As of now, Virat Kohli is leading the race with 59 runs in IPL 2025.
Yes, Virat Kohli has won the Orange Cap in IPL 2016 and 2024. He is one of the highest run-scorers in IPL history.
The Orange Cap winner is determined based on the highest number of runs scored in the entire season. If two players have the same runs, the one with a better strike rate wins.
The top 5 highest run-scorers in IPL history are:
1. Virat Kohli – 8063 runs
2. Shikhar Dhawan – 6769 runs
3. Rohit Sharma – 6628 runs
4. David Warner – 6565 runs
5. Suresh Raina – 5528 runs
Dream11 Prediction FAQs
To make the best Dream11 team, consider the following factors:
Player form and recent performances
Pitch conditions and venue statistics
Head-to-head records
Playing XI and injury updates
Toss impact (batting/bowling first)
Virat Kohli (Consistent run-scorer)
Phil Salt (Explosive opening batsman)
Sunil Narine (All-rounder with good batting & spin bowling)
Ajinkya Rahane (Dependable batsman)
Rajat Patidar (Upcoming talent)
Runs Scored: 1 point per run
Boundary Bonus: 1 point per four, 2 points per six
Half-Century Bonus: +4 points
Century Bonus: +8 points
Wickets Taken: 25 points per wicket
Catch Taken: 8 points
You can check live IPL scores on:
Official IPL website (iplt20.com)
ESPN Cricinfo
Google Live Cricket Scores
Dream11 & My11Circle apps
The IPL 2025 final is expected to be played in May 2025, but the official date will be confirmed by BCCI later.
