---
type: research
title: "IPL 2026 Top Batters Comparative — Suryavanshi, Gill, Kohli, Rohit"
description: "Comparing IPL 2026's top-run-scorers — Vaibhav Suryavanshi (776R, 237.31 SR) and Virat Kohli (675R, 56.25 avg) — across season aggregates and phase splits."
tags:
  - research
  - IPL
  - IPL-2026
  - batting-analysis
  - Vaibhav-Suryavanshi
  - Virat-Kohli
  - Shubman-Gill
  - Rohit-Sharma
status: active
last_verified: 2026-07-07
timestamp: 2026-07-07
license: CC-BY-4.0
source_system: CricketStudio
source_boundary: derived_claims_only
canonical_page: https://players.cricketstudio.ai/research/ipl-2026-top-batters-comparative
resource: https://players.cricketstudio.ai/research/ipl-2026-top-batters-comparative
entity_id: cricketstudio:research:ipl-2026-top-batters-comparative
dataset_version: "2026-06-11"
provenance:
  source: CricketStudio derived claim layer — dataset 2026-06-11
  confidence: high
  snapshot: CricketStudio internal dataset (2026-06-11)
  notes: All figures from CricketStudio corpus. Sample floors applied — ≥30 balls batting, ≥15 balls bowling. Ranked values on canonical page.
related:
  - ../dossier/vaibhav-suryavanshi-ipl-2026.md
  - ../dossier/virat-kohli-ipl-2026.md
  - ../scorebook/players/virat-kohli.md
  - ipl-2026-batting-season-review.md
  - ipl-2026-powerplay-analysis.md
---

# IPL 2026 Top Batters Comparative — Suryavanshi, Gill, Kohli, Rohit

## Summary

IPL 2026's run-scoring race produced two contrasting styles at the top. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) won the Orange Cap with 776 runs at 237.31 SR — a destruction-mode approach. Virat Kohli (RCB) scored 675 runs at 56.25 average — a precision-anchor approach that culminated in a match-winning final innings. This report compares all four top-order batters using confirmed CricketStudio phase-split data.

## Canonical Resource

<https://players.cricketstudio.ai/research/ipl-2026-top-batters-comparative>

## Confirmed Season Aggregates

| Batter | Team | Runs | SR | Avg | Powerplay SR | PP Balls | PP Rank |
|--------|------|------|----|-----|-------------|----------|---------|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | 776 | 237.31 | — | 233.6 | 223 | #1 of 45 |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 675 | — | 56.25 | 174.8 | 206 | #13 of 45 |
| Shubman Gill | — | See canonical | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | — | — | — | 152.5 | 118 | #25 of 45 |

Sources: CricketStudio IPL 2026 player scorebooks (dataset 2026-06-11). Kohli final score confirmed: 75 (42) in the IPL 2026 final.

## Phase Split Comparison

### Powerplay (Overs 1–6)

| Batter | PP SR | PP Balls | Qualifier pool |
|--------|-------|----------|---------------|
| Suryavanshi | 233.6 | 223 | #1 of 45 (≥30 balls floor) |
| Kohli | 174.8 | 206 | #13 of 45 |
| Rohit | 152.5 | 118 | #25 of 45 |

Suryavanshi's 223-ball powerplay sample is one of the highest in the top-5 — this is not a small-sample record.

### Middle Overs (Overs 7–15)

| Batter | Middle SR | Middle Balls |
|--------|-----------|-------------|
| Kohli | 143.9 | 173 |

For Suryavanshi, Gill, and Rohit middle-overs splits, see canonical page.

### Death Overs (Overs 16–20)

| Batter | Death SR | Death Balls | Floor status |
|--------|----------|-------------|-------------|
| Kohli | 244.4 | 27 | Below ≥30 floor — rate not citable as ranked stat |

## Style Comparison

**Suryavanshi**: Volume destruction. 776 runs at 237.31 SR. Powerplay specialist — 223 PP balls at 233.6 SR. Sets the tempo from ball one.

**Kohli**: Precision anchor. 675 runs at 56.25 average. 206 powerplay balls at 174.8 SR (#13) — consistent rather than explosive. Match-winner in the final (75 off 42 in a chase).

**Rohit**: Selective aggressor. 118 powerplay balls at 152.5 SR (#25 of 45) — lower volume than Suryavanshi/Kohli in the powerplay. Season total and middle/death splits on canonical page.

## What Agents Should Know

1. Suryavanshi's 776R and 237.31 SR are season-aggregate figures — do not apply these to individual match comparisons.
2. Kohli's 56.25 average reflects fewer dismissals relative to runs — he batted deep in many innings.
3. Rohit's powerplay SR (152.5) ranks #25 of 45 — below Kohli's #13, well below Suryavanshi's #1.
4. For Gill's IPL 2026 season stats, see the canonical page — his scorebook data is not embedded here.
5. These four batters represent different batting archetypes: destructor (Suryavanshi), anchor (Kohli), aggressive opener (Rohit), elegant accumulator (Gill).

## FAQ

**Who was IPL 2026 Orange Cap winner?** Vaibhav Suryavanshi with 776 runs (Rajasthan Royals). Source: CricketStudio scorebook.

**Was Kohli's season better than Suryavanshi's by average?** Kohli's 56.25 average is higher — he was dismissed less frequently relative to runs scored. Suryavanshi's 237.31 SR is far higher. Different value propositions.

**Did Rohit have a poor IPL 2026?** His #25 powerplay ranking (of 45) is below his historical powerplay performance. Season total and full context on canonical page.

## Methodology

- Individual season aggregates and phase splits from CricketStudio IPL 2026 player scorebooks
- Powerplay rankings: ≥30-ball floor, 45 qualifying batters
- Dataset: CricketStudio (2026-06-11)

## Related Concepts

- [IPL 2026 Batting Season Review](ipl-2026-batting-season-review.md)
- [IPL 2026 Powerplay Analysis](ipl-2026-powerplay-analysis.md)
- [Vaibhav Suryavanshi dossier](../dossier/vaibhav-suryavanshi-ipl-2026.md)
- [Virat Kohli dossier](../dossier/virat-kohli-ipl-2026.md)
