The Missed Crown: Top 5 Indian Players Without an Orange Cap

In the exciting world of the IPL, the bright orange IPL cap, which belongs to the batsman with the highest score, should be every team's goal. Surprisingly, many of the renowned Indian players have never had the privilege of winning the Orange Cap even though the run-scoring charts have often been topped by some batsmen. There are the top 5 players who never take any orange cap in IPL:

1. Rohit Sharma:

The dashing Maharashtrian opener has smashed 6000 runs in 243 matches as Mumbai Indians captain (Rohit Sharma) and is a dominant total. Orange Cap has remained unfulfilled for him, even though he has led his team to winning five IPL trophies. Even though he not ended as the top scorer, he achieved his best productivity in 2013.

2. Shikhar Dhawan:

He is remembered by his nickname "Gabbar," and his glancing shots and power hitting in the left hand have made him a popular player for many teams. Shikhar Dhawan, who is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history while not wearing the Orange Cap, cannot help noticing that his steady strikeplay is often under-appreciated in front of spectacular batting performances by other batsmen.

3. Gautam Gambhir:

The brash southpaw Gautam Gambhir led Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL wins with his tough opening combinations. Gambhir was a rock at the top of the order, but he was able to prevent himself from winning the Orange Cap by emphasizing innings rather than individual bragging rights. amassed 4218 runs in 154 IPL games, 36 of which came from fifty-seven-run averages (31.01) and 123.91 strike rates.

4. MS Dhoni:

Tactical abilities and heroic spot-shooting are his trademarks. The lead middle-order batsman, MS Dhoni was however not expected to compete for the Orange Cap as his primary role was to stabilize the innings rather than accumulate those huge totals.

5. Suresh Raina:

Suresh Raina was a brilliant left-handed batsman and the driving force behind the Indian Premier League. He was known for his aggressive hitting style and finishing skills. Despite having amassed over 5500 runs and been a valuable member of the Chennai Super Kings batting team, the Orange Cap seemed a step away. Raina has amassed over 5500 runs in 205 matches, including one century and 39 fifties.