IPL Orange Cap Winners – A Complete List from 2008 to 2025

IPL Orange Cap Winners List (2008 – 2023): One of the most prestigious individual awards in the IPL is the Orange Cap, which is presented to the batsman who scores the most runs in a single season of the tournament. Winning the Orange Cap is a marker of consistency and class for any batsman. 

In this blog post, we will go through the complete list of IPL Orange Cap winners from the inaugural 2008 season to the current 2025 season.

What is the IPL Orange Cap?

The Orange Cap is awarded to the batsman who scores the most runs in a single season of the IPL. It is a way to recognize and reward the most successful run scorer of the league phase of the tournament. 

The holder of the Orange Cap often changes hands during the course of an IPL season as batsmen jump ahead of each other in the run scoring charts. However, the cap is only officially awarded to the batsman who ends the season as the highest run getter.

IPL Orange Cap Winners list by Year

Here is the list of all Orange Cap winners in the IPL from the inaugural season in 2008 to the current 2025 season:

Year	Winners (Player)	Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate	50	100	4s	6s
2008	Shaun Marsh (KXIP)	11	616	115	68.44	139.68	5	1	59	26
2009	Matthew Hayden (CSK)	12	572	89	52.00	144.81	5	0	60	22
2010	Sachin Tendulkar (MI)	15	618	89	47.53	132.61	5	0	86	3
2011	Chris Gayle (RCB)	12	608	107	67.55	183.13	3	2	57	44
2012	Chris Gayle (RCB)	14	733	128	61.08	160.74	7	1	46	59
2013	Michael Hussey (CSK)	17	733	95	52.35	129.50	6	0	81	17
2014	Robin Uthappa (KKR)	16	660	83	44.00	137.78	5	0	74	18
2015	David Warner (SRH)	14	562	91	43.23	156.54	7	0	65	21
2016	Virat Kohli (RCB)	16	973	113	81.08	152.03	7	4	83	38
2017	David Warner (SRH)	14	641	126	58.27	141.81	4	1	63	26
2018	Kane Williamson (SRH)	17	735	84	52.50	142.44	8	0	64	28
2019	David Warner (SRH)	12	692	100	69.20	143.87	8	1	57	21
2020	KL Rahul (KXIP)	14	670	132*	55.83	129.34	5	1	58	23
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)	16	635	101*	45.35	136.26	4	1	64	23
2022	Jos Buttler (RR)	17	863	116	57.53	149.05	4	4	83	45
2023	Shubman Gill (GT)	17	890	129	59.33	157.80	4	3	85	30
2024	Virat Kohli (RCB)	15	741	113*	61.75	154.70	5	1	62	38

#1. IPL 2008 Orange Cap – Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab)

In the inaugural IPL season, Australian southpaw Shaun Marsh became the first-ever Orange Cap winner, setting the stage for a tournament filled with batting brilliance. Representing Kings XI Punjab, Marsh compiled 616 runs in 11 innings at a superb strike rate of 139.68, blending elegance with power. He notched up one century and five half-centuries, finishing as the season’s leading run-scorer.

* Runs: 616
* Average: 68.44 
* Strike Rate: 139.68
* Fifties: 5
* Hundreds: 1
* Highest Score: 115

 #2. IPL 2009 Orange Cap – Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings) 

Australian great Matthew Hayden dominated the 2009 IPL season, piling up 572 runs in 12 innings for Chennai Super Kings. With his aggressive batting style and powerful stroke play, Hayden bludgeoned five fifties at a remarkable strike rate of 144.81, making a huge impact for CSK. However, despite his consistency, he couldn’t convert any of those knocks into a hundred.

* Runs: 572
* Average: 52
* Strike Rate: 144.81
* Fifties: 5
* Hundreds: 0
* Highest Score: 89

#3. IPL 2010 Orange Cap – Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)

The Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, added yet another milestone to his legendary career by becoming the first Indian player to win the Orange Cap in IPL history. Representing Mumbai Indians, Tendulkar led from the front, amassing 618 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 132.61, anchoring MI’s batting lineup. He hit five fifties and played some match-winning knocks throughout the season.

* Runs: 618
* Average: 47.53
* Strike Rate: 132.61
* Fifties: 5
* Hundreds: 0  
* Highest Score: 89

#4. IPL 2011 Orange Cap – Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)  

The IPL witnessed a power-hitting storm in 2011 as Chris Gayle took center stage. The Jamaican opener, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore, blasted 608 runs in just 12 innings, with a phenomenal strike rate of 183.13. He smashed two centuries and three half-centuries, treating bowlers with disdain and setting new standards for destructive T20 batting.

* Runs: 608 
* Average: 67.55
* Strike Rate: 183.13
* Fifties: 3
* Hundreds: 2
* Highest Score: 107

#5. IPL 2012 Orange Cap – Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)   

Gayle retained the Orange Cap in 2012, becoming the first player to win it twice. This season, he was even more dominant, amassing 733 runs in 14 innings at a stunning strike rate of 160.74. He registered one century and seven fifties, ensuring his team always got off to explosive starts.

* Runs: 733
* Average: 61.08
* Strike Rate: 160.74  
* Fifties: 7
* Hundreds: 1 
* Highest Score: 128

#6. IPL 2013 Orange Cap – Michael Hussey (Chennai Super Kings)

The ever-reliable Michael Hussey, also known as Mr. Cricket, won the Orange Cap in 2013, accumulating 733 runs in 17 innings for CSK. His ability to pace innings efficiently and build partnerships was key to CSK’s successful run that year. Despite his strike rate of 129.50, Hussey remained CSK’s backbone, ensuring consistency at the top order.

* Runs: 733
* Average: 52.35   
* Strike Rate: 129.5
* Fifties: 6
* Hundreds: 0
* Highest Score: 95

#7. IPL 2014 Orange Cap – Robin Uthappa (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Robin Uthappa was in sublime form in IPL 2014, scoring 660 runs opening the batting for KKR at an average of 44 and strike rate nearing 138. He scored five 50+ scores as KKR won their second IPL title. 

* Runs: 660
* Average: 44
* Strike Rate: 137.78 
* Fifties: 5
* Hundreds: 0
* Highest Score: 83 

#8. IPL 2015 Orange Cap – David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) 

Explosive Australian opener David Warner won the Orange Cap in 2015 season with 562 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Though he didn’t hit a century, Warner notched up seven 50+ scores at an excellent strike rate.

* Runs: 562
* Average: 43.23
* Strike Rate: 156.54
* Fifties: 7
* Hundreds: 0
* Highest Score: 91

#9. IPL 2016 Orange Cap – Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

In an extraordinary season, Virat Kohli amassed a mind-boggling 973 runs in 2016, the most ever in an IPL season. He smashed four centuries and seven fifties at a 150+ strike rate to win the Orange Cap convincingly. 

* Runs: 973 
* Average: 81.08
* Strike Rate: 152.03
* Fifties: 7 
* Hundreds: 4
* Highest Score: 113

#10. IPL 2017 Orange Cap – David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

David Warner became the first player to win the Orange Cap three times when he topped the run charts again in 2017. Warner scored 641 runs for SRH including a century and four fifties.

* Runs: 641
* Average: 58.27 
* Strike Rate: 141.81
* Fifties: 4
* Hundreds: 1
* Highest Score: 126 

#11.  IPL 2018 Orange Cap  – Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad) 

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the Orange Cap in 2018 with 735 runs for SRH. He was the epitome of consistency with eight 50+ scores but just missed out on a hundred. Still, his runs almost single-handedly took SRH to the final. 

* Runs: 735
* Average: 52.5 
* Strike Rate: 142.44
* Fifties: 8
* Hundreds: 0
* Highest Score: 84

#12. IPL 2019 Orange Cap – David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

David Warner became the first player to win the Orange Cap three times after he topped the scoring charts again in 2019 with 692 runs. He scored one century and eight fifties in a stellar IPL season.

* Runs: 692
* Average: 69.2
* Strike Rate: 143.87
* Fifties: 8
* Hundreds: 1 
* Highest Score: 100* 

#13.  IPL 2020 Orange Cap – KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab)

KL Rahul had a record-breaking season for KXIP in 2020, notching up 670 runs at an average of 55 and strike rate over 129. He smashed 5 fifties and 1 unbeaten century as he carried the KXIP batting lineup almost single-handedly.

* Runs: 670
* Average: 55.83
* Strike Rate: 129.34  
* Fifties: 5
* Hundreds: 1
* Highest Score: 132*

#14.  IPL 2021 Orange Cap – Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)

Young CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad emerged the surprise Orange Cap winner in 2021 with 635 runs. The stylish right-hander scored four fifties and one century as he became an integral part of CSK’s fourth IPL title win.

* Runs: 635
* Average: 45.35
* Strike Rate: 136.26
* Fifties: 4
* Hundreds: 1  
* Highest Score: 101*

#15.  IPL 2022 Orange Cap – Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)

England’s Jos Buttler had a record-breaking season in 2022, scoring 863 runs to win the Orange Cap convincingly. Buttler smashed four centuries and four fifties at an incredible strike rate of 149 for Rajasthan Royals. His performance took RR to the final.

* Runs: 863
* Average: 57.53
* Strike Rate: 149.05
* Fifties: 4
* Hundreds: 4
* Highest Score: 116

#16. IPL 2023 Orange Cap – Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)

In IPL 2023, Shubman Gill announced himself as one of the premier batters in T20 cricket. The young Indian opener had a sensational season, winning the Orange Cap with 890 runs in 17 innings for Gujarat Titans. Gill’s batting was a perfect mix of class and aggression, as he notched up three centuries and four half-centuries at a remarkable strike rate of 157.80. His highest score of 129 proved his ability to dominate bowling attacks and anchor an innings when needed.

• Runs: 890
• Average: 59.33
• Strike Rate: 157.80
• Fifties: 4
• Hundreds: 3
• Highest Score: 129

#17. IPL 2024 Orange Cap – Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

The King of Consistency, Virat Kohli, reclaimed the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, proving once again why he is one of the greatest batters in the league’s history. Kohli amassed 741 runs in 15 innings for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring one century and five fifties at an average of 61.75 and an explosive strike rate of 154.70. His highest score of *113 was a match-winning knock that showed his ability to thrive under pressure.

• Highest Score: 113*
• Runs: 741
• Average: 61.75
• Strike Rate: 154.70
• Fifties: 5
• Hundreds: 1

Interesting Facts and Statistics

• David Warner has won the Orange Cap a record three times – in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
• Chris Gayle is the only other player to have won the Orange Cap twice – in 2011 and 2012.
• Virat Kohli’s 973 runs in 2016 remain the highest-ever runs scored in a single IPL season.
• Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian player to win the Orange Cap in 2010.
• The Orange Cap has now been won by a foreign player 10 times, while an Indian player has won it 7 times (Sachin Tendulkar in 2010, Robin Uthappa in 2014, Virat Kohli in 2016 & 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad in 2021, KL Rahul in 2020, Shubman Gill in 2023).
• Sunrisers Hyderabad players have won the Orange Cap three times – in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
• Jos Buttler was the first Englishman to win the Orange Cap in 2022.
• Shubman Gill in 2023 became the youngest Indian to win the Orange Cap at 23 years old.
• Virat Kohli is now the only Indian to win the Orange Cap twice (2016 & 2024).

Current IPL 2025 Orange Cap Holder

The race for the Orange Cap is heating up this season between Gill, Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. But Gill is the current table topper with his consistent batting performances for the debutant Gujarat Titans.

Conclusion

The IPL Orange Cap has seen some illustrious winners over the years who have produced batting masterclasses in the high-pressure T20 format. While certain batsmen like David Warner and Chris Gayle have won it multiple times, the Orange Cap has also been won by relative newcomers like Gaikwad and Gill.

With the ever-evolving nature of T20 cricket and new batting superstars emerging, it will be exciting to see the future winners of the prestigious IPL Orange Cap beyond 2023.