IPL Orange Cap Winners List: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest and most competitive T20 leagues in the world. Over the years, some of the best batters in the game have lit up the tournament with their performances. The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer of the season, recognizing consistency and excellence with the bat. This list looks at players who have claimed the prestigious Orange Cap in IPL history.
What Is the Orange Cap in IPL?
The Orange Cap is one of the most prestigious individual awards in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is awarded to the batter who scores the most runs in a single season. Introduced on April 25, 2008, this title highlights consistency, skill, and match-winning performances throughout the tournament.
During the IPL season, the player leading the run charts wears the Orange Cap. At the end of the tournament, the overall highest run-scorer officially wins the award. The Orange Cap has been claimed by some of the greatest batters in T20 cricket history, making it a symbol of dominance in the IPL.
Complete IPL Orange Cap Winners List
| Year | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | PBKS | 11 | 616 | 68.44 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | CSK | 12 | 572 | 52.00 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | MI | 15 | 618 | 47.53 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 12 | 608 | 67.55 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 15 | 733 | 61.08 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | CSK | 17 | 773 | 52.35 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | KKR | 16 | 660 | 44.00 |
| 2015 | David Warner | SRH | 14 | 562 | 43.23 |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 16 | 973 | 81.08 |
| 2017 | David Warner | SRH | 14 | 641 | 58.27 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | SRH | 17 | 735 | 52.50 |
| 2019 | David Warner | SRH | 12 | 692 | 69.20 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | PBKS | 14 | 670 | 55.83 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 16 | 635 | 45.35 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | RR | 17 | 863 | 57.53 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | GT | 17 | 890 | 59.33 |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 15 | 741 | 61.75 |
Highlights from IPL Orange Cap History
- Shaun Marsh was the first-ever Orange Cap winner in 2008 with 616 runs in just 11 matches for Punjab Kings.
- Chris Gayle became the first player to win back-to-back Orange Caps in 2011 and 2012 for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- David Warner holds the record for the most Orange Cap wins, having claimed it three times (2015, 2017, and 2019) for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 973 runs in IPL 2016 remain the highest runs scored in a single season.
- Jos Buttler (2022) and Shubman Gill (2023) came close to breaking Kohli’s record but fell short.
- Only two players—Robin Uthappa (2014 with KKR) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (2021 with CSK)—have won both the Orange Cap and the IPL trophy in the same season.
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