David Warner holds the record for winning the Orange Cap three times. Check out the complete list of IPL Orange cap winners who have won this prestigious award from 2008 to 2024.
The IPL has become a massive platform for discovering cricket talent worldwide. Many players have showcased their skills in this league and earned opportunities to play for their national teams. IPL has been a launching pad for rising stars, with players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Rashid Khan making a name for themselves through their excellent performances.
Over the years, the IPL has seen batsmen dominate with their run-scoring abilities. Players like Virat Kohli, David Warner, and Chris Gayle have consistently delivered impressive performances, thrilling fans with their batting skills. This brings us to the prestigious Orange Cap.
The Orange Cap is awarded to the player who scores the most runs in an IPL season. It is a symbol of outstanding batting performance and consistency. Fans eagerly follow the race for the Orange Cap each season as top players vie for this title. Some of the most famous cricketers like Chris Gayle, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Shane Watson, and KL Rahul have won the Orange Cap.
Additionally, the IPL awards the Purple Cap to the leading wicket-taker of each season, representing bowling excellence. Notable players like Lasith Malinga, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Dwayne Bravo, and Kagiso Rabada have claimed this title.
IPL Orange Cap Winners List
Year
Winner
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
2008: Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab) Shaun Marsh was the first player to win the Orange Cap, scoring an impressive 616 runs in just 11 matches at an average of 68.44.
2009: Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings) Matthew Hayden, the powerful Australian opener, dominated the 2009 IPL season with 572 runs in 12 matches, showcasing his aggressive batting.
2010: Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians) In 2010, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar scored 618 runs in 15 matches, leading from the front for Mumbai Indians.
2011 & 2012: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) Chris Gayle made a huge impact, winning the Orange Cap in both 2011 and 2012. He scored 608 runs in 2011 and followed it up with 733 runs in 2012, cementing his place as one of IPL’s greatest batsmen.
2016: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) Virat Kohli’s 2016 season is still unmatched, as he scored a record 973 runs in 16 matches, including four centuries.
2019: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) David Warner became the only player to win the Orange Cap three times, scoring 692 runs in 12 matches in 2019.
2024: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) In 2024, Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap for the second time in his IPL career, amassing 741 runs in 15 matches with an impressive average of 61.75.
