In the intense world of Twenty20 cricket, the glittering IPL Orange Cap, a testament to batting supremacy, is a highly sought-after trophy. Unexpectedly, several renowned Indian players have never won the Orange Cap, even though some batsmen have often topped the run-scoring records. These five Indian Players who missed the IPL Orange Cap as follows:
Known by his nickname "Gabbar," Dhawan has been a regular for several teams thanks to his elegance and left-handed power striking. Shikhar Dhawan, who is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history without wearing an Orange Cap, has frequently had his steady stroke play overlooked by other batsmen's spectacular displays.
With nearly 6000 IPL runs from 243 matches, Mumbai Indians skipper and daring opener "Hitman" Rohit Sharma is a formidable force. The Orange Cap has eluded him even after he has guided his side to five IPL championships. Even though he didn't finish as the top scorer, he had his most productive season in 2013.
His tactical leadership and heroic finishing are famous. Despite being a vital middle-order batsman, MS Dhoni primary responsibility was to stabilize the innings rather than rack up huge totals, which eliminated the Orange Cap from the picture.
With his tenacious opening combinations, the brazen southpaw Gautam Gambhir guided Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles. Despite being a rock at the top of the order, Gambhir was able to keep the Orange Cap out of reach by focusing on anchoring innings rather than on individual glory. accumulated 4218 runs in 154 IPL matches, including 36 fifties at an average of 31.01 and a strike rate of 123.91.
Known for his aggressive batting style and finishing ability, Suresh Raina was a fantastic left-handed batter and the man behind the Indian Premier League. The Orange Cap appeared a step away even though he had amassed over 5500 runs and was an important part of the Chennai Super Kings batting lineup. In 205 matches, Raina has scored over 5500 runs, scoring one century and 39 fifties.