Did you know that in the entire 19-year history of the IPL, a non-opener has never won the prestigious Orange Cap? 🏏

Every single highest run-scorer in tournament history has been a top-of-the-order batsman.

But this season, Heinrich Klaasen is on the verge of shattering that ultimate tradition!

Batting consistently at number 4 or 5 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Klaasen has been rescuing the team and providing legendary finishes, keeping SRH firmly in the playoff race even when the openers fail.

His incredible consistency raises a massive question about the game itself: Is total runs the right metric for the Orange Cap? 📉🤔

Openers get the maximum number of balls to face, while middle-order finishers get only a fraction of that time.

Should the tournament consider Strike Rate or impact metrics instead of just total runs to level the playing field?

What do you think? Should the Orange Cap be decided by total runs or strike rate?