In the IPL 2026 match on Tuesday, Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings) played a crucial innings, scoring 87 not out off 52 balls against Delhi Capitals, helping CSK secure a victory and enhance their net run rate. This performance elevated Samson into the top five of the Orange Cap standings, where he now has 402 runs in ten innings at an average of 57.42 and a strike rate of 167.50. His ascent pushed B Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans down to sixth place. The top five batters now include KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to lead the Purple Cap race with 17 wickets, followed closely by Anshul Kamboj of Chennai Super Kings, who also has 17 wickets but is ranked second due to other metrics. The standings remain stable as the tournament progresses, with upcoming matches potentially reshaping the leaderboard.