IPL 2026: KKR's Raghuvanshi and Rahane Shine in Orange Cap Race
KKR's Raghuvanshi, Rahane in top five of Orange Cap race
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, the Lucknow Super Giants defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. This match significantly influenced the Orange Cap standings, with KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi moving to third place and captain Ajinkya Rahane entering the top five for highest run-scorers.
- 01Yashasvi Jaiswal leads the Orange Cap race with 170 runs.
- 02Angkrish Raghuvanshi moved to third place with 155 runs after scoring 45 against LSG.
- 03Ajinkya Rahane entered the top five with 124 runs, scoring 41 off 24 balls.
- 04Heinrich Klaasen remains fourth with consistent performances.
- 05Prasidh Krishna leads bowlers with six wickets at an average of 20.66.
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In the IPL 2026 match held at Eden Gardens, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a nail-biting finish. This match had a significant impact on the Orange Cap race, with Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals leading with 170 runs. KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi climbed to the third position after scoring 45 runs, bringing his total to 155 runs in four innings, with an impressive average of 51.66 and a strike rate of 158.16. KKR's captain, Ajinkya Rahane, also made a mark by scoring 41 runs off 24 balls, moving him into the top five with 124 runs overall. Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the fourth position, while Cooper Connolly of Punjab Kings has also made a notable contribution with 108 runs in just two innings. On the bowling side, Prasidh Krishna leads with six wickets at an average of 20.66, followed closely by Rashid Khan of Gujarat Titans, who has five wickets at an average of 17.
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The performance of KKR players in the Orange Cap race could boost team morale and fan engagement, especially in Kolkata.
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