The 2025 IPL season has produced some exciting contests amongst the top teams. The competitiveness of the most popular T20 tournament has reached new heights. This edition has witnessed some of the finest individual performances. In this article, we discuss three players who are favourites to win the Orange Cap.

The players mentioned in this post have produced some of the finest T20 performances, showcasing their class with the bat with a mix of power and effortless timing. The players mentioned in the list possess different skill sets as far as their technique, temperament, and approach are concerned, as per different conditions and wickets, but they have showcased consistency at different levels. We take a look at these players in detail:

1. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians)

"Sky", as he is fondly called, is undoubtedly amongst the finest T20 batters in world cricket. The 34-year-old has dominated the best bowlers in the 18th edition so far with his unorthodox and powerful batting style. The right-hander has stepped up during demanding situations, and his effortless strokeplay has been difficult to handle. 

He has so far scored 510 runs in 12 IPL games with an average of 63.75 and a strike rate of 170.56. His ability to hit the ball on the up is simply amazing, even on difficult batting wickets. His pick-up shot on the leg side is among his favorite shots. The Mumbai batter has scored 3 half centuries so in this season with a highest score of an unbeaten 68.

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2. Bhardwaj Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat Titans)

Sai Sudarshan has been among the most consistent run scorers for the Gujarat Titans. The 23-year-old Chennai-born batter has showcased a calm temperament in tough situations. The left-hander's batting is a mix of effortless strokeplay and placement. Sudarshan has showcased classic footwork while driving the ball and finding the gaps.

 His ability to attack the spinners highlights a fearless attitude to attack the bowlers at will. Sudarshan has scored 509 runs in 11 IPL games so far this season with an average of 46.27 and a strike rate of 153.31. He has scored 5 half-centuries with a highest score of 82 in the 2025 edition so far. The left-hander is surely amongst the favourites to win the Orange Cap.

3. Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)

The 25-year-old India opener has looked strong on all sides of the wicket, whether it is playing the square cuts, driving the ball, or pulling the ball. Gill has led the team impressively as a captain and has been the core of the Gujarat Titans' batting lineup. The Punjab-born has built his innings well, depending on the situation of every match.

Gill has worked hard on his wristwork, due to which his bottom hand grip allows him to play shots early. Gill has scored 508 runs in 11 IPL games so far with an average of 50.80 and a strike rate of 152.55. He has scored 5 half-centuries so far in the 2025 edition with a highest score of 90.