3 reasons why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is favourite to win Orange Cap in IPL 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is an opener for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is an opener for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League 2026. The left-handed batsman has made an impeccable start in the tournament, hitting two half-centuries across four games.
He has also played a pivotal role in RR’s four consecutive victories at the start. With 200 runs in just five matches, he became the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026. Below are the three reasons why Vaibhav is a favourite to win the Orange Cap in the 2026 edition.
Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the favourite to win Orange Cap?
Brilliant current form
Sooryavanshi has held a brilliant form since the start of IPL 2026. He scored a half-century in the very first match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and has maintained his momentum.
He has a batting average of 50.0 after four games and owns a strike rate of over 250. He has already scored two half-centuries across four matches. If he continues with this form, he can surely grab the Orange Cap this season.
Dominance in powerplay
Sooryavanshi has stuck to his style of explosive batting and smashing bowlers at the start. This has helped him to dominate opposing teams in the power play. Moreover, he also smashes a lot of runs in the power play with his aggressive stroke play. This helps him to reach a big score at the start of the innings.
Fearless batting against top bowlers
In IPL 2026, Sooryavanshi has found success against top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, and Trent Boult. He did not go on the back foot while facing them and hit boundaries against them with ease.
This shows his ability to handle pressure and dominate established bowlers. Hence, Sooryavanshi will be a big worry for many teams, and opposition bowlers will find it challenging to dismiss him early.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of which team in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav is part of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the tournament.
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