IPL 2022 Orange Cap: Faf Du Plessis challenges Buttler, Rahul for top spot; Samson moves off the standings

Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Jos Buttler continues his monopoly on Orange Cap with a massive lead. Buttler has garnered 618 runs in a total of 11 matches, which includes three magnificent centuries and as many fifties as his highest score remains 116 with a stunning strike rate of 152.21. 

Following him is Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) skipper KL Rahul, who has mustered 451 runs in a total of 11 matches. He also has two robust tons against his name with as many half-centuries recording a handsome average of 50.11. 

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captain Faf Du Plessis, who was not even in the top-10 batters' list, broke into top three as he rode on unbeaten 73 off 50 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. With this, he has scored a total of 389 runs in 12 matches with a decent strike rate of 132.76.

Faf's inclusion in top-10 batters' list also meant the ouster of RR skipper Sanju Samson from the standing.

Let's have a look at the top-10 batters' list: