Change might be the only
constant in life, but Indians would argue that so is cricket. For the average
Indian, there are lesser number of countries than there are watchable cricket
matches or tournaments, and the IPL is the holy grail of them all. An action-packed
bonanza with a collective of batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders from all across the globe, the IPL is not just a booming ground for new
talent and audience alike, but paves the way for the online world of community forums and betting
platforms, and oftentimes, the aforementioned
niches collide. For the uninitiated, one can visit 10cric.com for more
info about ways to set forth
one’s opinions and analytics on the intricacies of the IPL and assets such as
the various caps and who might take possession this year. When it comes to the
Orange Cap contestants, here are a few.
David Warner
It does not take rocket
science of major statistical prowess to fathom what kind of a batsman David
Warner is and what he is truly capable of. There is a fable about every cricket
stadium having a smashed window pane or glass panel and the notorious Warner is
the sole reason behind it. Having an exceptional 692 runs in merely 12 innings,
Warner was also the Orange Cap holder in the 2019 edition of the IPL. With an
average strike rate of over 140 and an overall personal best of 100*, David
Warner proves to be a nightmare for bowlers time and time again. A
conglomeration of technical stability and brute force, Warner is truly an ideal
example of brain and brawn when it comes to the batting department. One should
not be surprised if Warner manages to bag the Orange Cap this season too.
Shikhar Dhawan
Old partner in crime, Shikhar
Dhawan is just as deadly as Warner, if not more. With his swift movement of the
wrists and a cut shot that is unstoppable, Dhawan is the ideal person Delhi
rely on. Shikhar Dhawan has changed the way Indians are perceived when it comes
to batting overseas, and proves to be a priceless asset when major runs are
required to be scored in that small a time frame. Rightly hailed as the
villainous ‘Gabbar’, Shikhar Dhawan is the ideal opener every team scout for,
and is most definitely a rightful contestant when it comes to bagging the.
Virat Kohli
No list is complete without
this future legend. Virat Kohli has proved to be an asset to the Indian Cricket
scenario for almost a decade now. With his masterstrokes and technical knowhow,
King Kohli has the right amount of aggression to be one of the top contenders
of the Orange Cap, and has been so for quite the many seasons. Possibly one of
the unluckiest when it comes to team performances, Kohli is one of the reasons
why RCB provides one of the most valiant shows of cricket every season in the
IPL. Despite being unable to bag the coveted title till date, Virat Kohli
certainly stands the chance to lead his team to dominating victories, and in
the process, acquire his own reward in the form of the Orange Cap.
Ben Stokes
Possibly the only all-rounder
in this list, Stokes not only delivers with the ball, but is absolutely capable
of smashing it out of the park when the situation demands. One of the sole
reasons behind England’s rather controversial victory over New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup, Ben Stokes has had the
reputation of ending close-calls and matches in style in limited-overs cricket
all across the globe. With his ferocious stance and high-powered swinging
capabilities no less than that of the best baseball player, Stokes knows a
thing or two about delivering in the batting department, especially in times of
need. If utilised properly and asked to bat up the order, expect Stokes to be
giving really tight competition even to the hotshot openers of the IPL.
MS Dhoni
A rather tricky inclusion,
there are a fair number of caveats for MSD to attain the Orange Cap. If he
decides to bat up the order in this season of the IPL, Mahi will ensure that
helicopters fly left, right, and centre in the cricket field. Having taken a brief hiatus after the World Cup, it would not be a surprise if one gets to see him
in full form in this edition of the IPL after some R&R. Having a propensity
for hitting monstrous sixes, MSD is quite the cool head when it comes to
guiding his team to victory after being in tight situations or in do-or-die
scenarios, thereby making him the most suitable Orange Cap Contestant.
