IPL 2022: Top 5 Contenders for Orange cap after week 2

Despite the IPL 2022 starting just a couple of weeks ago, a lot of buzz has already been produced with players showing why they are important to their respective teams. Both Indian and foreign players have performed outstandingly this season. Many players are already in contention for winning the orange cap after putting on a strong performance in this tournament. So if you want to know the Top 5 Contenders for Orange cap, read below.

Here is the list of top 5 Contenders for Orange cap after week 2

1) Jos Buttler

Rajasthan’s right-handed batsman leads the list, having scored 218 runs with an average of 72.66 in just four games in IPL 2022. He is the only batter to score a century this season. However, Jos Buttler is the most likely to win the orange cap this season.

2) Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock is representing Lucknow Super Giants in this orange cap race and currently sits in the second position in the contest with 188 runs with an average of 37.60 in five matches. So, will we get to witness the orange cap winner for the LSG team in their inaugural season?

3) Shubman Gill

Right-handed batsman Shubman Gill is the face of new team Gujrat Titan’s batting. Gill should be proud of his batting expertise in this orange cap contest among top batters. The batsman has amassed 180 runs with an average of 60 in three matches.

So, will we get to witness the orange cap winner for the Gujrat Titans team in their inaugural season?

4) Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan is getting into his groove. In four matches, the left-handed batsman has scored 175 runs at an average of 58.33, putting him in the fourth position on the list. Ishan Kishan has already crossed the 50 run mark twice, proving himself as a strong contender to grab the orange cap.

5) Shimron Hetmyer

The Left-handed batsman of Rajasthan Royals is in the fifth spot for orange cap contention accumulating 168 runs in four matches for RR with an average of 84. Shimron is the only batsman on the list who bats in the middle order and plays the role of a finisher in the team.

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