New Delhi, April 29 -- The 2026 season of Indian Premier League (IPL) has created brand new benchmarks, especially with the kind of fearless batting the likes of Abhishek Sharmas, Vaibhav Suryavanshis and Priyansh Aryas have showcased, creating a uproar among the fans and experts alike. With the trend being hit the ball from the first delivery itself, the latest numbers have taken the 19th edition to fresh new heights, in just at the halfway mark.

For the record, Indian batters have accounted for 69% of the runs in IPL 2026, which is double than the contribution of the overseas batters. The presence of South African Heinrich Klaasen as the only overseas batter in the top 10 of the IPL 2026 Orange Cap list is a testimony of how the Indian...