Updated: 21 April 2022
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kickstart on 26th March, with CSK locking horns against KKR. With the ten-team IPL format implemented from this season, all eyes will be on the batters who can set the tournament on fire. This IPL 2022 season will also witness the same award. Every year cricket fans eagerly wait for the orange cap winner in IPL.
In T20 cricket format, the batsmen get the opportunity to express themselves and play fearless cricket and pile up massive runs. The orange cap is given to the batsman who scores the most runs in the season every year. Let us have a look at the probable 6 players who can win the orange cap in IPL 2022:
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6 Players Who Can Win The Orange Cap In The Tournament
KL Rahul
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) purchased KL Rahul for 17 crores. He has undoubtedly been the most consistent batsman over the last 4 seasons, scoring close to 600 runs in all editions from 2018. In fact, he was the orange cap winner in IPL 2020 with 670 runs in 14 matches. Seeing the impact of KL Rahul in the IPL, we can easily bank on him to win the orange cap in IPL 2022.
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Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan was the talk of the town in the IPL 2022 mega auction, having been purchased by Mumbai Indians (MI) for a whopping 15.25 crores. In fact, he got the highest bidding amount in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Ishan Kishan has been in splendid form in the last 5-6 months, scoring runs with ease. Given that he will most likely open for Mumbai Indians if he plays to his potential, we might see Ishan Kishan bagging the orange cap in IPL 2022.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, having relinquished the captaincy in all formats of cricket, will be eager to express himself with the bat and play fearless cricket. He is the current leading run-scorer in IPL history. Virat Kohli had a memorable season in 2016, where he scored a whopping 973 runs.
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Although he has scored average since 2016, he is arguably the best T20 batsman. If Kohli plays the way he is known for, it will not be a surprise if he walks away with the orange cap in IPL 2022.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
If one youngster who has impressed one and all with his batting at the top of the order in the last couple of years is Ruturaj Gaikwad. He was the orange cap winner in the IPL 2021, scoring 635 runs in 16 innings. In fact, his dependable batting was one of the highlights of success for CSK in IPL 2021. Ruturaj Gaikwad, within just 2 years of his IPL debut, has made a name for himself and has already become a nightmare for the opponents. He will be one of the batters who can win the orange cap in IPL 2022.
Faf du Plessis
Among the most consistent foreign batsmen in the IPL, the South African veteran and current RCB captain Faf du Plessis will be among the strong contenders for the orange cap in IPL 2022. He was the second most successful batsman in IPL 2021, scoring 633 runs in 16 innings. Faf du Plessis is in red hot form and is a player to watch out for. Being associated with RCB will provide him with the luxury to go berserk at the top of the order.
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Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell had a memorable outing in IPL 2021 for RCB, where he scored 498 runs in 14 games. He is currently among the most dangerous T20 batsmen. Glenn Maxwell, it gets going, will be a visual delight. The specialty with Maxwell is that he does not take a lot of time to settle. He can fire from all cylinders from the word go. Maxwell will undoubtedly be among the contenders for the orange cap in IPL 2022.