New Delhi, May 17 -- Virat Kohli jumped one spot in the updated Orange Cap list in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star stuck a half-century against Punjab Kings on Sunday in Dharamsala. Coming after his first IPL 2026 hundred against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the previous game, Kohli started from where he left.

Although RCB lost opener Jacob Bethell early, Kohli went on his business, finding the gaps with ease. He looked in sublime touch and used the pace of Arshdeep Singh and Lockie Ferguson effectively.

Kohli's trademark wristy flicks, along with partner Devdutt Padikkal's clean lofted hits kept the run-rate above 10 an over through the first half of the innings. The former RCB...