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.

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What is the Orange Cap in the IPL?

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.

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