IPL Orange Cap Winners List(2008 – 2024)

IPL Orange Cap Winners: In the Indian Premier League (IPL), there’s a special award called the Orange Cap. It’s given to the player who scores the most runs in a season, starting from the first IPL in 2008. Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, and Shaun Marsh are some notable cricketers who have won the Orange Cap in the last 15 years.

In this article, you can find the list of all Orange Cap winners from 2008 to 2023.

IPL Orange Cap

The player who scores the most number of runs in a single season of IPL is rewarded with an Orange Cap at the end of the season along with 15 Lakhs of cash prize. Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, and Shaun Marsh are just some of the notable cricketers who have won the Orange Cap in the last 15 years.

List of Orange Cap Winners in IPL (2008-2024)

The below table lists the Orange Cap Winners in IPL (2008-2024):

Year	Winner Player Name	Team	Runs
2023	Shubman Gill	GT	890
2022	Jos Buttler	RR	863
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	635
2020	KL Rahul	KXIP	670
2019	David Warner	SRH	692
2018	Kane Williamson	SRH	735
2017	David Warner	SRH	641
2016	Virat Kohli	RCB	973
2015	David Warner	SRH	562
2014	Robin Uthappa	KKR	660
2013	Michael Hussey	CSK	733
2012	Chris Gayle	RCB	733
2011	Chris Gayle	RCB	608
2010	Sachin Tendulkar	MI	618
2009	Matthew Hayden	CSK	572
2008	Shaun Marsh	KXIP	616

IPL 2023 Orange Cap Winner: Shubman Gill

Shubham Gill is an upcoming Indian Batsmen. He is given the nickname of “Prince”. Gill served as the vice-captain of the Indian Under-19 cricket team in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and won Player of the Tournament award. In IPL, Shubham Gill plays for Gujrat Titans. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Gujarat Titans
Total Runs	890
Strike Rate	157.80
Average	59.33
Country	India
Highest Score	129

IPL 2022 Orange Cap Winner: Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler, a dynamic English cricketer renowned for his explosive batting. Buttler has proven himself as a game-changer, making him a crucial asset to the English cricket team. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he is a key player for the Rajasthan Royals. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Rajasthan Royals
Total Runs	863
Strike Rate	149.05
Average	57.53
Country	England
Highest Score	116

IPL 2021 Orange Cap Winner: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad, a promising Indian batsman making waves in the cricketing scene. Gaikwad has caught the attention of fans with his impressive performances, establishing himself as a rising star. Currently, Ruturaj Gaikwad is a valuable asset for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Chennai Super Kings
Total Runs	635
Strike Rate	136.26
Average	45.35
Country	India
Highest Score	101*

IPL 2020 Orange Cap Winner: KL Rahul

KL Rahul is a versatile Indian cricketer known for his impressive batting style and adaptability across different formats. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), KL Rahul leads as the captain of the Punjab Kings. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Kings Eleven Punjab
Total Runs	670
Strike Rate	129.34
Average	55.83
Country	India
Highest Score	132*

IPL 2019 Orange Cap Winner: David Warner

David Warner is an Australian cricket sensation known for his explosive batting. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Warner is a seasoned campaigner and has been a captain for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. David Warner is also a World Cup winner. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Total Runs	692
Strike Rate	143.87
Average	69.2
Country	Australia
Highest Score	100

IPL 2018 Orange Cap Winner: Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson is the New Zealand cricket maestro known for his elegant and composed batting style. Williamson is a highly skilled batsman and a captain with a strategic mind. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kane Williamson has been a captain for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Sunrisers Hyderabd
Total Runs	735
Strike Rate	142.44
Average	58.27
Country	New Zealand
Highest Score	84

IPL 2017 Orange Cap Winner: David Warner

Team	Sunrisers Hyderabd
Total Runs	641
Strike Rate	141.81
Average	58.27
Country	Australia
Highest Score	126

IPL 2016 Orange Cap Winner: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, arguably world’s most famous cricket player, is an outstanding batsman. Kohli has become a cricketing icon not just in India but around the world. He has given a nickname of “King Kohli”. Kohli has captained the Indian Cricket Team in all the different formats.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli has been the face of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Royal Challengers Bangalore
Total Runs	973
Strike Rate	152.03
Average	81.08
Country	India
Highest Score	113

IPL 2015 Orange Cap Winner: David Warner

Team	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Total Runs	562
Strike Rate	156.54
Average	41.23
Country	Australia
Highest Score	91

IPL 2014 Orange Cap Winner: Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa is an experienced Indian cricketer known for his stylish batting and versatility on the field. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), during his campaign, Robin Uthappa has been representing multiple teams, including the Kolkata Knight Riders. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Kolkata Knight Riders
Total Runs	660
Strike Rate	137.78
Average	44
Country	India
Highest Score	83

IPL 2013 Orange Cap Winner: Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey is the Australian cricket veteran known for his phenomenal batting style. Hussey was often referred to as “Mr. Cricket”. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Michael Hussey has been associated with various teams, including the Chennai Super Kings. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Chennai Super Kings
Total Runs	773
Strike Rate	129.5
Average	52.35
Country	Australia
Highest Score	95

IPL 2012 Orange Cap Winner: Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is the legendary West Indian cricketer renowned for his explosive batting and larger-than-life personality on and off the field. Gayle, often called the “Universe Boss,” is a T20 cricket icon and one of the most destructive batsmen in the history of the game. Apart from cricket, Gayle also pursued a career in music, releasing a few songs.

Gayle holds the record for the highest runs ever scored by an individual in IPL, when he scored 175* against Pune Warriors on 23 April 2023. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Royal Challengers Bangalore
Total Runs	773
Strike Rate	160.74
Average	61.08
Country	West Indies
Highest Score	128

IPL 2011 Orange Cap Winner: Chris Gayle

Apart from cricket, Gayle also pursued a career in music, releasing a few songs. Gayle holds the record for the highest runs ever scored by an individual in IPL, when he scored 175* against Pune Warriors on 23 April 2023. Here are his stats from that season.

Team	Royal Challengers Bangalore
Total Runs	608
Strike Rate	188.13
Average	67.55
Country	West Indies
Highest Score	107

IPL 2010 Orange Cap Winner: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is the cricketing legend often hailed as the “God of Cricket.” Tendulkar is a true icon, not just in India but across the globe, known for his incredible records, technique, and unparalleled dedication to the sport. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sachin Tendulkar was associated with the Mumbai Indians. Tendulkar made billions of Indians fall in love with the game of cricket. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Mumbai Indians
Total Runs	618
Strike Rate	132.6
Average	47.53
Country	India
Highest Score	89

IPL 2009 Orange Cap Winner: Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden is the Australian cricket powerhouse known for his aggressive batting and dominating presence at the crease. Hayden was often referred to as “Haydos”. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Matthew Hayden has been associated with the Chennai Super Kings. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Chennai Super Kings
Total Runs	572
Strike Rate	144.81
Average	52
Country	Australia
Highest Score	89

IPL 2008 Orange Cap Winner: Shaun Marsh

Shaun Marsh is the Australian cricketer known for his elegant left-handed batting and consistent performances. He was a middle-order batsmen. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Shaun Marsh has played for different teams, showcasing his talent and contributing to the league’s excitement. In 2008, he was associated with Kings XI Punjab. Here are his stats from that season:

Team	Kings Eleven Punjab
Total Runs	616
Strike Rate	139.68
Average	68.44
Country	Australia
Highest Score	115

Conclusion on IPL Orange Cap Winners

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IPL Orange Cap Winners – FAQs

What is the Orange Cap in IPL?

The Orange Cap is the award given to the highest run-scorer in every season of the IPL. It varies throughout the season until the end when the winner is announced after the finals.