IPL Orange Cap Winners – Orange Cap Winners List from 2008 to 2024
The Indian Premier League (IPL) honors players with several awards at the end of each season. One of the most prestigious is the Orange Cap, now sponsored and known as the Aramco Orange Cap, which is given to the player who scores the most runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Interestingly, the winner of the Orange Cap often comes from a team that either didn’t make it to the finals or even missed out on the playoffs.
The first-ever Orange Cap was won by Shaun Marsh in 2008, who scored an impressive 616 runs in just 11 matches. Since then, many cricket legends, including Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, have won this award. Below is a complete list of IPL Orange Cap winners from 2008 to 2024, featuring top players from Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar.
IPL 2024 Orange Cap Winner – Virat Kohli (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli topped the charts as the leading run-scorer in the 2024 IPL. Virat Kohli played a crucial role in helping Bangalore reach the playoffs in IPL 2024. He scored 741 runs with an impressive strike rate of 154.69, scoring one century and five half-centuries along the way in 15 innings.
Kohli set a personal record by hitting 38 sixes in the season, his best ever in the IPL. Unfortunately, Bangalore was knocked out by Rajasthan in the Eliminator. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also had an impressive season, but he trailed behind with 583 runs in 14 innings.
Virat Kohli IPL 2024 Stats
| Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Matches | 15 |
| Runs | 741 |
| Average | 61.75 |
| Strike Rate | 154.69 |
| Highest Score | 113 |
| 50’s | 5 |
| 100’s | 1 |
IPL 2023 Orange Cap Winner – Shubman Gill (GT)
The IPL is known for showcasing new talent, and last year, Ruturaj Gaikwad made his mark by earning a spot on the IPL Orange Cap list, despite not yet having an international cap.
Gaikwad scored 635 runs in 16 innings, including his first IPL century against the Rajasthan Royals, which played a key role in helping Chennai secure their fourth IPL title. His outstanding performance also earned him the Emerging Player Award.
Shubman Gill IPL 2023 Stats
| Team | Gujarat Titans |
| Matches | 17 |
| Runs | 890 |
| Average | 59.33 |
| Strike Rate | 157.8 |
| Highest Score | 116 |
| 50’s | 4 |
| 100’s | 3 |
IPL 2022 Orange Cap Winner – Jos Buttler (RR)
The IPL 2022 season was extraordinary for Jos Buttler. He scored 863 runs, becoming only the second batsman after Virat Kohli to surpass 800 runs in a season and win the Orange Cap.
Buttler also equaled Kohli’s record for the most centuries in a single season. His remarkable form helped lead his team to the final, but the Rajasthan Royals were ultimately defeated by Gujarat.
Jos Buttler IPL 2022 Stats
| Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| Matches | 17 |
| Runs | 863 |
| Average | 57.53 |
| Strike Rate | 149.05 |
| Highest Score | 116 |
| 50’s | 4 |
| 100’s | 4 |
IPL 2021 Orange Cap Winner – Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
In the Indian Premier League T20, Ruturaj Gaikwad made history as the first uncapped Indian player to win the Orange Cap. Playing his debut season for Team Chennai, Gaikwad impressed everyone with his consistent batting. He scored 635 runs in 16 matches with a strike rate of 136.26.
Ruturaj Gaikwad IPL 2021 Stats
| Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| Matches | 16 |
| Runs | 635 |
| Average | 45.35 |
| Strike Rate | 136.26 |
| Highest Score | 101* |
| 50’s | 4 |
| 100’s | 1 |
IPL 2020 Orange Cap Winner – KL Rahul (PBKS)
KL Rahul was a standout performer for the Punjab Kings during the 2020 IPL season, even though the team narrowly missed out on the playoffs. As an opener, Rahul scored 670 runs, playing a crucial role in several key victories for his team. Despite his efforts, Punjab fell just short of making it to the playoffs.
KL Rahul 2020 IPL Batting Stats
| Team | Kings XI Punjab |
| Matches | 14 |
| Runs | 670 |
| Average | 55.83 |
| Strike Rate | 129.34 |
| Highest Score | 132* |
| 50’s | 5 |
| 100’s | 1 |
IPL 2019 Orange Cap Winner – David Warner (SRH)
David Warner made IPL history by becoming the first player to win the Orange Cap three times, setting a record for the most Orange Caps in the tournament’s history. During the 2019 IPL season, he topped the scoring charts for the third time in his career, amassing 692 runs, including a brilliant century.
David Warner IPL 2019 Stats
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Matches | 12 |
| Runs | 692 |
| Average | 69.2 |
| Strike Rate | 143.87 |
| Highest Score | 100 |
| 50’s | 8 |
| 100’s | 1 |
IPL 2018 Orange Cap Winner – Kane Williamson (SRH)
Kane Williamson made history as the first New Zealander to win the IPL Orange Cap. He scored 735 runs in 17 innings, playing a pivotal role in helping the Sunrisers reach the final.
However, despite his efforts, the Sunrisers were defeated by the Chennai Super Kings, with Shane Watson’s incredible century sealing the win for Chennai.
Kane Williamson IPL 2018 Stats
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Matches | 17 |
| Runs | 735 |
| Average | 52.5 |
| Strike Rate | 142.44 |
| Highest Score | 84 |
| 50’s | 8 |
| 100’s | 0 |
IPL 2017 Orange Cap Winner – David Warner (SRH)
David Warner became the second batsman in IPL history, after Chris Gayle, to win the Orange Cap twice. In the 2017 season, Warner stood out as the top scorer with 641 runs. Unlike in 2015, when he also won the Orange Cap, Warner led his team to the playoffs in 2017, but they were defeated by KKR.
David Warner IPL 2017 Stats
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Matches | 14 |
| Runs | 641 |
| Average | 58.27 |
| Strike Rate | 141.81 |
| Highest Score | 126 |
| 50’s | 4 |
| 100’s | 1 |
IPL 2016 Orange Cap Winner – Virat Kohli (RCB)
The 2016 IPL season was all about Virat Kohli. He broke all the batting records and won the Orange Cap with the highest run total ever in a single IPL season.
Kohli scored four centuries that year, including one in a shortened 15-over match. He racked up an incredible 973 runs, coming close to the 1000-run milestone in a single season. Although he led his team to the final, they fell short of winning the trophy.
Virat Kohli IPL 2016 Stats
| Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Matches | 16 |
| Runs | 973 |
| Average | 81.08 |
| Strike Rate | 152.03 |
| Highest Score | 113 |
| 50’s | 7 |
| 100’s | 4 |
IPL 2015 Orange Cap Winner – David Warner (SRH)
David Warner is a well-known player who holds his spot on the list of Orange Cap winners in the Indian Premier League, becoming the fourth Australian to achieve this honor. In 14 matches, he scored 562 runs with an impressive strike rate of 156.54, with his highest score being 91.
David Warner IPL 2015 Stats
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Matches | 14 |
| Runs | 562 |
| Average | 43.23 |
| Strike Rate | 156.54 |
| Highest Score | 91 |
| 50’s | 7 |
| 100’s | 0 |
IPL 2014 Orange Cap Winner – Robin Uthappa (KKR)
In 2014, Robin Uthappa made history by becoming the first player to win both the Orange Cap and the IPL trophy in the same season with KKR.
Though Robin had a slow start in the first half of the 2014 IPL season, he bounced back in the second half, scoring eight consecutive 40+ runs. He finished the season with 660 runs, including five half-centuries.
Robin Uthappa IPL 2014 Stats
| Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Matches | 16 |
| Runs | 660 |
| Average | 44 |
| Strike Rate | 137.78 |
| Highest Score | 83 |
| 50’s | 5 |
| 100’s | 0 |
IPL 2013 Orange Cap Winner – Michael Hussey (CSK)
Michael Hussey became the third Australian to win the IPL Orange Cap, further elevating the country’s reputation in the tournament. He upheld the tradition of Australians excelling in the IPL with his exceptional batting skills.
In 2013, Hussey played a key role in CSK’s success, matching Chris Gayle’s record by scoring 733 runs in 17 matches. He finished the season with a strike rate of 129.5, with his highest score being 95.
Michael Hussey IPL 2013 Stats
| Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| Matches | 17 |
| Runs | 733 |
| Average | 52.35 |
| Strike Rate | 129.5 |
| Highest Score | 95 |
| 50’s | 6 |
| 100’s | 0 |
IPL 2012 Orange Cap Winner – Chris Gayle (RCB)
The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, won the IPL Orange Cap for the second time. Despite missing the start of the season due to an injury, Gayle made a powerful comeback and had an outstanding season.
He scored 733 runs, including seven fifties and one century, with an impressive strike rate of 160.74. Gayle also set a record by hitting 59 sixes that year, a record that still stands for the most sixes in a single IPL season.
Chris Gayle IPL 2012 Stats
| Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Matches | 15 |
| Runs | 733 |
| Average | 61.08 |
| Strike Rate | 160.74 |
| Highest Score | 128 |
| 50’s | 7 |
| 100’s | 1 |
IPL 2011 Orange Cap Winner – Chris Gayle (RCB)
Chris Gayle, famously known as the Universe Boss, showcased his incredible power-hitting during the 2011 IPL season. As the West Indian opener, he played a key role in leading RCB to the finals, though his team ultimately lost to CSK.
In the 2011 IPL, Gayle scored 608 runs in just 12 innings with a remarkable strike rate of 183.13. His outstanding performance earned him the title of Player of the Tournament for the 2011 season.
Chris Gayle IPL 2011 Stats
| Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Matches | 12 |
| Runs | 608 |
| Average | 67.55 |
| Strike Rate | 183.13 |
| Highest Score | 107 |
| 50’s | 3 |
| 100’s | 2 |
IPL 2010 Orange Cap Winner – Sachin Tendulkar (MI)
Sachin Tendulkar, also known as the “God of Cricket,” played a crucial role in elevating the Mumbai Indians to new heights. His expertise and impressive batting skills led him to score 618 runs in the 2010 Indian Premier League.
In the 2010 season, Tendulkar’s batting stats were outstanding, with 618 runs at an average strike rate of 132.61. His highest score that year was 89.
Sachin Tendulkar IPL 2010 Stats
| Team | Mumbai Indians |
| Matches | 15 |
| Runs | 618 |
| Average | 47.53 |
| Strike Rate | 132.61 |
| Highest Score | 89 |
| 50’s | 5 |
| 100’s | 0 |
IPL 2009 Orange Cap Winner – Matthew Hayden (CSK)
In 2009, another Australian cricketer won the Orange Cap, this time from the CSK team. Matthew Hayden, the renowned Australian opener, earned the Orange Cap after scoring 572 runs in just 12 innings during the tournament.
Despite recently retiring from Test cricket, Hayden delivered a strong performance in the 2009 Indian Premier League, helping lead his team to the semi-finals.
Matthew Hayden IPL 2009 Stats
| Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| Matches | 12 |
| Runs | 572 |
| Average | 52 |
| Strike Rate | 144.81 |
| Highest Score | 89 |
| 50’s | 5 |
| 100’s | 0 |
IPL 2008 Orange Cap Winner – Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab)
Shaun Marsh, a former Australian cricketer, made history as the first Orange Cap winner in the IPL. Despite missing the first 4 games for Kings XI Punjab, he managed to score an impressive 616 runs in the inaugural season.
Marsh also scored a century in Punjab’s final league game against Rajasthan Royals, the eventual champions of the first IPL. His outstanding performance played a key role in helping Punjab reach the semi-finals.
Shaun Marsh 2008 IPL Batting Stats
| Team | KXIP |
| Matches | 11 |
| Runs | 616 |
| Average | 68.44 |
| Strike Rate | 139.68 |
| Highest Score | 115 |
| 50’s | 5 |
| 100’s | 0 |
List of IPL Orange Cap Winners – from 2008 to 2024
| Year | Player | Team | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 50 | 100 | HS |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 741 | 154.69 | 5 | 1 | 113 | |
| 2023 | Shubhman Gill | GT | 890 | 59.33 | 157.80 | 4 | 3 | 129 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | RR | 863 | 57.53 | 149.05 | 4 | 4 | 116 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 635 | 45.35 | 136.26 | 4 | 1 | 101* |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | KXIP | 670 | 55.83 | 129.34 | 5 | 1 | 132* |
| 2019 | David Warner | SRH | 692 | 69.20 | 143.87 | 8 | 1 | 100 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | SRH | 735 | 52.50 | 142.44 | 8 | 0 | 84 |
| 2017 | David Warner | SRH | 641 | 58.27 | 141.81 | 4 | 1 | 126 |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 973 | 81.08 | 152.03 | 7 | 4 | 113 |
| 2015 | David Warner | SRH | 562 | 43.23 | 156.54 | 7 | 0 | 91 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | KKR | 660 | 44.00 | 137.78 | 5 | 0 | 83 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | CSK | 733 | 52.35 | 129.50 | 6 | 0 | 95 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 733 | 61.08 | 160.74 | 7 | 1 | 128 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 608 | 67.55 | 183.13 | 3 | 2 | 107 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | MI | 618 | 47.53 | 132.61 | 5 | 0 | 89 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | CSK | 572 | 52.00 | 144.81 | 5 | 0 | 89 |
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | KXIP | 616 | 68.44 | 139.68 | 5 | 1 | 115 |
Teams with Most Orange Caps in IPL History
| Teams | Orange Caps |
| KXIP/PBKS | 2 |
| CSK | 3 |
| MI | 1 |
| RCB | 4 |
| KKR | 1 |
| SRH | 4 |
| RR | 1 |
| GT | 1 |
Orange Cap in IPL List with Runs: All Time Winners
| Team | Player | Runs |
| KXIP | Shaun Marsh | 616 |
| CSK | Matthew Hayden | 572 |
| MI | Sachin Tendulkar | 618 |
| RCB | Chris Gayle | 608 |
| RCB | Chris Gayle | 733 |
| CSK | Michael Hussey | 733 |
| KKR | Robin Uthappa | 660 |
| SRH | David Warner | 562 |
| RCB | Virat Kohli | 973 |
| SRH | David Warner | 641 |
| SRH | Kane Williamson | 735 |
| SRH | David Warner | 692 |
| PBKS | KL Rahul | 670 |
| CSK | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 635 |
| RR | Jos Buttler | 863 |
| GT | Shubman Gill | 890 |
| RCB | Virat Kohli | 741 |
