Sooryavanshi’s Orange Cap haul (579 runs, 236 SR) is genuinely impressive, but let’s be clear: these numbers come against depleted bowling attacks mid-tournament. The real test arrives when opposition captains finally adjust field placements to his aggression. His strike rate will flatten. We’re watching a player exploit tactical negligence, not a finished product. Explosive talent, yes. But franchise cricket’s defensive laziness doesn’t equal sustained excellence.