New Delhi, April 22: The 31st match of IPL 2026 took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, where Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Delhi Capitals (DC). SRH showcased an impressive performance on their home ground, defeating DC by 47 runs. This victory propelled SRH to third place in the points table.
After the SRH-DC match, let’s examine the current standings and who holds the Orange and Purple Caps.
Punjab Kings lead the table with 11 points from 6 matches, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in second place with 8 points from 6 matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad now sits third with 8 points from 7 matches.
Rajasthan Royals are fourth with 8 points from 6 matches, while Delhi Capitals are fifth with 6 points from 6 matches.
Gujarat Titans hold the sixth position with 6 points from 6 matches, Mumbai Indians are seventh with 4 points from 6 matches, and Chennai Super Kings are eighth, also with 4 points from 6 matches. Lucknow Super Giants are ninth with 4 points from 6 matches, and Kolkata Knight Riders are at the bottom in tenth place with 3 points from 7 matches.
Despite having the same number of points, the rankings of several teams differ due to their net run rates.
Following the SRH-DC match, the Orange Cap now belongs to Hyderabad’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma. He played a crucial role in the team’s victory, scoring an unbeaten 135 runs off 68 balls, including 10 fours and 10 sixes. Abhishek has accumulated 323 runs in 7 innings across 7 matches, surpassing his own teammate, wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen, to claim the Orange Cap.
The Purple Cap is currently held by Anshul Kamboj of Chennai Super Kings, who has taken 13 wickets in 6 matches.
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