Mumbai, May 3: The batting performances of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have been disappointing in IPL 2026. Among the top 10 run-scorers of the season, only one name from these two teams features—Sanju Samson of Chennai Super Kings, who is currently in ninth place. On Saturday, he scored 11 runs off 9 balls against Mumbai. KL Rahul leads the season with the highest runs.
Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets on Saturday, marking their second victory against Mumbai this season. Earlier, Chennai had won by a massive 103 runs at Wankhede Stadium. This win keeps Chennai’s hopes alive in the tournament, making it their fourth win, while Mumbai faces their seventh defeat.
Who Leads the Orange Cap Race?
In terms of runs scored, KL Rahul from Delhi Capitals is at the forefront with 433 runs in 9 matches, averaging 54.12. He has scored one century and three half-centuries this season and is among the players with the most fours. Rahul also became the first Indian to score over 150 runs in a single IPL innings. Abhishek Sharma from Sunrisers Hyderabad follows closely with 425 runs in 9 matches, including a highest score of an unbeaten 135.
Sanju Samson in Ninth Place
Sanju Samson, the opener for Chennai Super Kings, ranks ninth among the highest run-scorers with 315 runs in 9 matches, including two centuries—an achievement unmatched by any other player this season. Meanwhile, Ryan Rickelton from Mumbai Indians is in 14th place with 297 runs in 7 matches, also having scored a century.
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