The Indian Premier League (IPL) has established itself as a premier stage for cricketing talent, unearthing and nurturing players from across the globe. Through their performances in the IPL, numerous players have gained fame and opportunities to represent their countries in international cricket. Stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, and Hardik Pandya are notable examples of people who shone in the IPL before making their mark on the world stage.

The IPL has consistently produced high-scoring seasons with batsmen like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and David Warner dazzling fans with their extraordinary performances. A significant recognition of batting brilliance in the IPL Orange Cap Winners, an award presented to the highest run-scorer of each season.

What Is the Orange Cap in IPL?

The Orange Cap is an annual accolade given to the leading run-scorer of a single IPL season. It signifies batting consistency and excellence, making it one of the tournament’s most coveted awards. Fans eagerly track the race for this honour throughout each season.

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There is a corresponding prize for bowlers known as the Purple Cap, which is awarded to the player with the most wickets in a season. Legends like Lasith Malinga, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Dwayne Bravo have clinched this title in the past.

Orange Cap Winners: 2008–2024

Year	Player	Country	Innings	Runs	HS	Average	Strike Rate
2008	Shaun Marsh (KXIP)	Australia	11	616	115	68.44	139.68
2009	Matthew Hayden (CSK)	Australia	12	572	89	52.00	144.81
2010	Sachin Tendulkar (MI)	India	15	618	89	47.53	132.61
2011	Chris Gayle (RCB)	West Indies	12	608	107	67.55	183.13
2012	Chris Gayle (RCB)	West Indies	14	733	128	61.08	160.74
2013	Michael Hussey (CSK)	Australia	17	733	95	52.35	129.50
2014	Robin Uthappa (KKR)	India	16	660	83	44.00	137.78
2015	David Warner (SRH)	Australia	14	562	91	43.23	156.54
2016	Virat Kohli (RCB)	India	16	973	113	81.08	152.03
2017	David Warner (SRH)	Australia	14	641	126	58.27	141.81
2018	Kane Williamson (SRH)	New Zealand	17	735	84	52.50	142.44
2019	David Warner (SRH)	Australia	12	692	100	69.20	143.87
2020	KL Rahul (KXIP)	India	14	670	132*	55.83	129.34
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)	India	16	635	101*	45.35	136.26
2022	Jos Buttler (RR)	England	17	863	116	57.53	149.05
2023	Shubman Gill (GT)	India	17	890	129	59.33	157.80
2024	Virat Kohli (RCB)	India	15	741		61.75	154.69

Notable Orange Cap Winners Over the Years

2008: Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab)
Shaun Marsh set the tone for future winners, scoring 616 runs in just 11 matches with an average of 68.44.
2011 & 2012: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Known for his explosive batting, Gayle dominated two consecutive seasons, amassing 608 and 733 runs respectively.
2016: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Kohli’s record-breaking 973-run season, featuring four centuries, remains the highest individual tally in IPL history.
2019: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Warner won his third Orange Cap, setting a record as the only player to achieve this feat thrice.
2023: Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Gill’s 890 runs included three centuries, leading Gujarat Titans to a successful campaign.

FAQs

What is the Orange Cap in IPL?
The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer of a single IPL season, symbolizing batting consistency.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL?
Chris Gayle holds the record with an unbeaten 175 runs off 66 balls, achieved in 2013 against Pune Warriors.
Which Indians have won the Orange Cap?
Six Indian players—Sachin Tendulkar, Robin Uthappa, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shubman Gill—have won the Orange Cap.

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