IPL Orange Cap Winners – A Complete List from 2008 to 2023

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 2023 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 2023 season:

Rank	Player	Team	Runs	Match
1	Shubman Gill	GT	890	17
2	Faf du Plessis	RCB	730	14
3	Virat Kohli	RCB	639	14
4	Yashasvi Jaiswal	RR	625	14
5	Devon Conway	CSK	625	15
6	Suryakumar Yadav	MI	605	16
7	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	564	15
8	David Warner	DC	516	14
9	Rinku Singh	KKR	474	14
10	Ishan Kishan	MI	454	16
11	Cameron Green	MI	452	16
12	Heinrich Klaasen	SRH	448	12
13	Nitish Rana	KKR	413	14
14	Marcus Stoinis	LSG	408	15
15	Venkatesh Iyer	KKR	404	14

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

In the inaugural IPL season, Australian batsman Shaun Marsh won the first ever Orange Cap, scoring 616 runs for Kings XI Punjab at a strike rate of 139.68. He scored one century and five fifties during the season. 

* 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 legend Matthew Hayden won the Orange Cap in 2009, scoring 572 runs for Chennai Super Kings at a strike rate of nearly 145. He hit five fifties but couldn’t convert any 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 legendary Sachin Tendulkar won his maiden Orange Cap in the 2010 season, scoring 618 runs for Mumbai Indians including 5 fifties. He became the first Indian to win the Orange Cap.

* 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)  

Chris Gayle won the Orange Cap in 2011 season on the back of an incredible strike rate of 183. He smashed 608 runs with two centuries and three fifties for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

* 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)   

Chris Gayle retained the Orange Cap in 2012, becoming the first player to win the award twice. He smashed 733 runs at a 160+ strike rate including one century and seven fifties.

* 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)

In 2013, CSK batsman Michael Hussey won the Orange Cap with 733 runs. He was remarkably consistent with six fifties and strike rate of 129. Mr. Cricket was integral to CSK reaching the finals that season.

* 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

Interesting Facts and Statistics

– David Warner has won the Orange Cap a record 3 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 is 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 been won by a foreign player 9 times while an Indian player has won it 7 times.

– Sunrisers Hyderabad players have won the Orange Cap 5 times – the most by any IPL franchise.

– Jos Buttler is the first Englishman to win the Orange Cap in 2022.

Current IPL 2023 Orange Cap Holder

After 17 matches in the ongoing IPL 2023 season, the Orange Cap is currently held by **Shubman Gill** of the **Gujarat Titans**. 

* **Runs: 890**
* Average: 59.33  
* Strike Rate: 157.80
* Fifties: 8
* Hundreds: 1
* Highest Score: 129

Shubman Gill has been in sublime form this season, scoring 890 runs in 17 matches at an excellent average of 59 and strike rate nearing 158. He has notched up 1 century and 8 fifties, playing a key role in Gujarat Titans’ journey to the top of the points table.

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.