IPL 2018: 5 surprise Orange Cap contenders

#3 Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan, who is in sublime form, will be looking to outscore his partner and captain, David Warner

Shikhar Dhawan is seldom taken seriously owing to the fact that in India's blue jersey, he has shown inconsistency on many occasions. However, in the IPL, that's not the case. He scored 479 runs last year and, 501 in the season before that. Along with David Warner, he is part of one of the best partnerships in IPL history.

Also, he is in stellar form in the international circuit as of now. After a spectacular series away from home in South Africa, he started the Bangladesh Sri Lanka tri-series brilliantly with 90 runs in 49 balls. His unforeseen consistency of late has been a pleasant surprise. He could pip his captain and opening partner, David Warner, who is the red-hot favorite to end as highest run-scorer, to the Orange Cap.