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IPL: Orange Cap Winners List

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become the most highly anticipated franchised-based cricket tournament since its inception in 2008. Starting off with eight teams, the IPL now consists of ten teams representing different cities in India. With 16 editions already played so far, IPL 2024 will be the 17th season of the tournament.

IPL has seen a ton of players light the stage on fire with their batting performances over the years. From David Warner and Chris Gayle to Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, the IPL has seen many star players showcase their skill at the highest level and walk away with the Orange Cap.

The Orange Cap is an award given to the batsman who ends up scoring the most amount of runs in a single Indian Premier League season. It was started back in 2008, during the inception of the tournament and has seen many legendary batsmen don the cap in the Indian Premier League. Let’s have a look at all the players who won the cap from 2008 to the latest edition.

IPL Orange Cap Winners List From 2008- Present

Year	Winner	Team	Runs	Average	Highest Score
2008	Shaun Marsh	KXIP	616	68.44	115
2009	Matthew Hayden	CSK	572	52	89
2010	Sachin Tendulkar	MI	618	47.53	89
2011	Chris Gayle	RCB	608	67.55	107
2012	Chris Gayle	RCB	733	61.08	128
2013	Michael Hussey	CSK	733	52.35	95
2014	Robin Uthappa	KKR	660	44	83
2015	David Warner	SRH	562	43.23	91
2016	Virat Kohli	RCB	973	81.08	113
2017	David Warner	SRH	641	58.27	126
2018	Kane Williamson	SRH	735	52.5	84
2019	David Warner	SRH	692	69.2	100
2020	KL Rahul	KXIP	670	55.83	132*
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	635	45.35	101*
2022	Jos Buttler	RR	863	57.53	116
2023	Shubman Gill	GT	890	59.33	129

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2023

Shubhman Gill is the current holder of the orange cap. He Won the orange cup in 2023 with Gujarat Titans. The young batsmen had a phenomenal IPL season, scoring 890 runs for GT at an average of 59.33. Gill scored a high score of 129 against Mumbai Indians. He made 129 runs in just 60 balls to propel Gujarat Titans to a total of 233 against Mumbai Indians.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2022

Jos Butler is the second latest recipient of the Orange cap, with the Rajasthan Royals star winning the Orange Cap in IPL 2022. He smashed 863 runs from 17 innings, helping Rajasthan Royals make it to the finals of IPL 2022. He ended up with an average of 57.53 alongside an amazing strike rate of 149.05. Butler also hit four centuries in IPL 2022 to equal the record for most centuries in an IPL season.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2021

Chennai Super Kings star Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Orange Cap in IPL 2021. The young opener scored 636 runs in 16 matches, averaging 45.36. The 24-year-old became the youngest cricketer to win Orange Cap in IPL.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2020

KL Rahul won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020. Captaining Punjab Kings with the opener amassed 670 runs in 14 games while averaging 55.83 while registering a strike rate of 129.34. He top-scored by hitting 132 runs off 69 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in an inning filled with seven sixes and fourteen fours.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2019

David Warner become the first player to win the Orange Cap for the third time during the 2019 edition of the tournament. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, the former Aussie star ended up scoring 692 runs from 12 matches to record an astonishing average of 69.20. He also registered an 185 runs partnership with Johnny Bairstow to record the highest first-wicket partnership in IPL history as well.

Orange Cap in IPL 2018

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the Orange Cap in IPL 2018 while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He managed to hit smashed 735 runs in 17 innings with his highest score coming against the Chennai Super Kings. Williamson ended IPL 2018 with an average of 52.50.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2017

David Warner won the Orange Cap for the second time during IPL 2017. The Aussie star led his team to the finals with his consistent displays with the bat in the Indian Premier League. He scored around 641 runs in 14 innings and averaged 58.27 that year. It is also worth noting that he also recorded an astonishing strike rate of 141.81 for SRH that year too.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2016

Virat Kohli won the the Orange Cap during IPL 2016. The Indian star had the best ever season amongst batters as he went on to score the most runs in IPL history. Virat was at the top of his form during IPL 2016 season, scoring a phenomenal 973 runs from just 16 matches. The former Indian skipper managed to break the record for most runs scored in an IPL season, while registering an jaw dropping average of 81.08. He also smashed four centuries during IPL 2016.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2015

Australian opener, David Warner, won the Orange Cap during IPL 2015 while captaining the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Playing as an opener for the IPL franchise, the explosive batter averaged 43.23 while smashing 562 runs in 14 matches. His playing style and attitude alongside the ability to provide quick starts made him an vital part to the team’s lineup.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2014

Robin Uthappa won the Orange Cap while playing in IPL 2014. The Indian opener had a brilliant season which saw him score 660 runs in 16 matches. Featuring for Kolkata Knight Riders, the wicket keeper’s ability to score quickly along with the aggressive approach saw him become a key member of the team.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2013

Michael Hussey win the Orange Cap during IPL 2013 when he featured for the Chennai Super Kings. The Australian veteran consistently scored runs and was at his best during the sixth IPL season. He managed to hit four half-centuries during the season, with his 733 runs from 17 innings making him one of the most dependable batsmen in IPL that season.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2012

Chris Gayle asserted his dominance once again in IPL and ended up winning the Orange Cap during IPL 2012 as well. The Royal Challengers Bangalore reached the finals of IPL that year riding on Gayler’s performances. The West Indian star scored a staggering 733 runs from just 15 innings and quickly became a fan favorite for his six hitting capability.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2011

Chris Gayle announced himself to the world during the IPL 2011 season with destructive batsmen taking the world by storm with his skills, Gayle won the Orange Cap in IPL 2011 while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He went on to score 608 runs in 12 innings and quickly went on to become a fan favorite.It is also worth noting that knock of 175 runs against the Pune Warriors India continues to be called out as one of the greatest innings played in the tournament’s history.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2010

Sachin Tendulkar became the latest player to score the most number of runs during the 2010 edition of the Indian Premier League. Often referred to as the God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar won the Orange Cap during IPL 2010. With the highest score of 89* runs in 59 balls, Tendulkar displayed consistency in the IPL to end up smashing 618 runs in 14 innings.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2009

Playing for the Chennai Super Kings, former Australian star Mathew Hayden won the Orange Cap during IPL 2009. The opener shook the world with his aggressive style and dominance at the top with his small mongoose bat, still, a memory relived by a few cricket fans. He ended up scoring 572 runs in 12 innings to walk away with the Orange cap that year.

Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2008

Former Australian opener Shaun Marsh took the maiden season of the IPL by storm to become the first player who won the Orange Cap. He scored 616 runs in 11 matches in the inaugural IPL season and also went on to become a vital member of the Kings XI Punjab lineup.

Highest Run Scorers in IPL History

Despite David Warner emerging as the player with the most orange caps, the former Aussie captain finds himself third on the list for being the highest run-scorers in IPL history. Yes, you read it right. Despite winning the orange cap three times and scoring 5881 runs from 162 matches, David Warner is third of the list of scoring the most runs in the tournament. 

 To no one’s surprise, legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli  sits at the top of the list. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain has been a consistent performer with the bat in the Indian Premier League since the inception of the tournament. Playing for a single team since the start of IPL, Kohli has amassed a staggering 6624 runs in 223 matches. 

His ability to pace the innings and score runs at a brisk pace makes him one of the most valuable players in the competition’s IPL history. Other Indian players like Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, as well as Suresh Raina have been among the runs in the Indian Premier League. 

The former Indian opener  Shikhar Dhawan is second on the list for scoring the most runs with the IPL fan favourite scoring 6244 runs in 206 matches ahead of IPL 2023. 

His partner in crime and current team India captain Rohit Sharma sits at being the fourth-highest run-scorer in IPL history. The Mumbai Indians captain has scored 5879 runs in 227 matches while also winning five titles. Suresh Raina is the fifth highest run getter scoring 5528 runs in 205 matches while averaging 32.51. 

FAQ on IPL Orange Cap

Who has the most Orange Caps?

David Warner has won the most Orange Caps with the Aussie star pocketing the orange Cap three times in 2015, 2017, and 2019.

Has Sachin Tendulkar won the Orange Cap?

Sachin Tendulkar won the Orange Cap in IPL 2010 by scoring 618 runs from 14 innings.

Who won the first orange cap in the IPL?

Shaun Marsh was the first winner of the Orange Cap.

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