IPL Orange Cap Winners: Updated List

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a great platform for unearthing cricket talent globally. Many players have showcased their skills in the IPL and earned opportunities to represent their countries in international cricket. The league has served as a springboard for budding cricketers to shine on the world stage. Numerous players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Rashid Khan, have risen to prominence through stellar IPL performances.

The IPL has witnessed batsmen dominating with prolific run-scoring over the years. Players like Virat Kohli, David Warner, and Chris Gayle have consistently amassed runs, entertaining fans with their remarkable batting displays. This brings us to the topic of the Orange Cap. 

What is Orange Cap in the IPL

The Orange Cap in the IPL is a prestigious award given to the tournament's leading run-scorer in a season. It's a symbol of batting excellence and consistency. Each season, fans eagerly watch as players compete to claim this coveted title. Several prominent players have clinched the Orange Cap in the IPL over the years, including Chris Gayle, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Shane Watson, and KL Rahul.

There's also the Purple Cap, which is awarded to the highest wicket-taker in a single IPL season. It signifies bowling excellence and consistency. Players like Lasith Malinga, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Dwayne Bravo, and Kagiso Rabada have all won the Purple Cap. 

Orange cap winners list 

2008: Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab) - Shaun Marsh was the first-ever recipient of the Orange Cap. He scored a staggering 616 runs in 11 matches at an average of 68.44, setting the bar high for future contenders.

2009: Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings) - The explosive Australian batsman, Matthew Hayden, dominated the 2009 season with 572 runs in 12 matches, displaying his power-hitting abilities at the top of the order.

2010: Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians) - Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar was at his best in the 2010 edition, accumulating 618 runs in 15 matches. 

2011: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - Chris Gayle's arrival midway through the season proved to be a game-changer for RCB. He amassed 608 runs in just 12 matches, including three fifties and two centuries. 

2012: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - Gayle continued his dominance in the 2012 season, scoring 733 runs in 15 matches, cementing his reputation as one of the most destructive batsmen in T20 cricket.

2013: Michael Hussey (Chennai Super Kings) - Known as "Mr. Cricket," Michael Hussey was consistent throughout the 2013 season, amassing 733 runs in 17 matches, providing crucial starts for CSK at the top of the order.

2014: Robin Uthappa (Kolkata Knight Riders) - Robin Uthappa had a stellar season in 2014, scoring 660 runs in 16 matches, playing a vital role in KKR's title-winning campaign with his aggressive batting.

2015: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - The dynamic Australian opener, David Warner, led from the front in 2015, scoring 562 runs in 14 matches.

2016: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - Virat Kohli had a record-breaking season in 2016, amassing a staggering 973 runs in just 16 matches, including four centuries and seven fifties. This still remains the highest number of runs scored in a single IPL season. 

2017: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - Warner reclaimed the Orange Cap in 2017 with 641 runs in 14 matches, once again proving his consistency and ability to score big runs at the top of the order.

2018: Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson led by example in 2018, scoring 735 runs in 17 matches.

2019: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - Warner reclaimed the Orange Cap for the third time in 2019, amassing 692 runs in 12 matches. No other batsman has won the Orange Cap thrice. 

2020: KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) - KL Rahul had a phenomenal season in 2020, scoring 670 runs in 14 matches, leading from the front with his consistent performances for KXIP.

2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) - Ruturaj Gaikwad emerged as a breakout star in 2021, scoring 635 runs in 16 matches, playing crucial innings for CSK at the top of the order.

2022: Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) - Jos Buttler had a phenomenal season in 2022, scoring 863 runs at a strike rate of 149.05. He scored four half-centuries and three centuries during the season. 

2023: Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) - Opening batsman Shubman Gill 890 runs last season, at an average and strike rate of 59.33 and 157.80. Gill has been named the side’s captain for IPL 2024. 

2024: Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap for the second time in his IPL career. He finished the season with 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75, with a century and five fifties.