Orange Cap in IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma plays cat and mouse with Heinrich Klaasen for top spot in list of most runs
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What Happened
Abhishek Sharma scored an explosive 135 not out off 68 balls to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad's demolition of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. His brilliant innings propelled him to the top of the Orange Cap list with 323 runs from seven matches, surpassing teammate Heinrich Klaasen's previous tally of 283 runs. Sharma hit 10 fours and 10 sixes during his match-winning performance.
Key Entities
Abhishek SharmaHeinrich KlaasenSunrisers HyderabadDelhi CapitalsOrange CapIPL 2026Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium