IPL 2023: 5 Players Who Can Win the “Orange Cap” in the 2023 Edition

IPL 2023: The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League will start on Friday, March 31. Chennai Super Kings will square off against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With new seasons, every team and every player would like to give their best in the most competitive cricket league in the world. Notably, a number of batting superstars will be competing to help their team win the IPL title.

There will be more than 15 awards for some of the best individual performances. One of the most premium awards will be given to the batter who ends up scoring the most runs. The “Orange Cap” comes with a cash price of INR 15 lakh. Last season, it was RR’s Jos Buttler, who won it. So who will be the batters that might end up winning this award?

IPL 2023: 5 Players who can win the “Orange Cap” in the 2023 Edition

1. Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)

The man who has done it once can do it again. Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler is certainly the front-runner on the list. He was in beast mode in 2022, helping RR reach the final. In 17 innings in 2022, he scored 863 (second highest ever in a single edition) at 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05. Buttler also smashed four centuries (joint-most in a single edition) with a best of 116. It will not be a surprise if he replicates that performance once again.

2. KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants)

If you talk about consistency, there is no one near KL Rahul. The LSG skipper has been by far the best batter in the IPL since 2018. In the last five seasons, he has scored over 600 runs in almost every season. He scored 659, 593, 670, 626, and 616 in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. He was the second-highest run-scorer in 2022 with two centuries and four half-centuries. Rahul is a prime candidate for the “Orange Cap” in 2023.

3. Shikhar Dhawan (Punjab Kings)

Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is another player who will have an impact in the coming season. He is the only player in history to score over 450 runs in every season since 2016. Even in 2022, he was the leading run-scorer for Punjab Kings with 460 runs at 38.33 and three half-centuries. And with the added responsibility of PBKS captaincy, we might see more runs coming from his bat.

4. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Normally, an opener wins the “Orange Cap” in the IPL, but if you are Virat Kohli, batting position doesn’t even matter. The man with the most IPL runs has regained his form. He was the highest run-getter in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where all the best players participated. With his form back, he can certainly add another feather to his crown after winning the ‘Orange Cap” in 2023. RCB is desperate to win their maiden IPL, and if Virat fires, there will be no one stopping that.

5. Mitchell Marsh (Delhi Capitals)

Talking about the current form, one man who has certainly troubled the Indian team is Australian star Mitchell Marsh. He joined DC in 2022 after the first half and soon showed his impact. In 8 innings, he scored 251 runs at 31.38 with a best of 89 and a strike rate of 132.80. Marsh is currently in a great form, and with Pant not being part of DC this year, Marsh will get the full licence to go after the bowling. Former Indian star Ajay Jadeja also said that if Marsh wins the “Orange Cap” in 2023, then DC will win the IPL.