Orange Cap Winners List in IPL History
IPL Orange Cap is given to the players who scored the most runs in the IPL season, such memorabilia encourages the players to give in their best performance during the tournament. Let’s take a look at IPL orange cap winners list in IPL history.
Orange Cap Winners list
| Year | Player Name | Team | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | PBKS | 11 | 616 | 68.44 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | CSK | 12 | 572 | 52.00 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | MI | 15 | 618 | 47.53 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 12 | 608 | 67.55 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 15 | 733 | 61.08 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | CSK | 17 | 773 | 52.35 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | KKR | 16 | 660 | 44.00 |
| 2015 | David Warner | SRH | 14 | 562 | 43.23 |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 16 | 973 | 81.08 |
| 2017 | David Warner | SRH | 14 | 641 | 58.27 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | SRH | 17 | 735 | 52.50 |
| 2019 | David Warner | SRH | 12 | 692 | 69.20 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | PBKS | 14 | 670 | 55.83 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 16 | 635 | 45.35 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | RR | 17 | 863 | 57.53 |
| 2023 | Shubhman Gill | GT | 17 | 890 | 59.33 |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 15 | 741 | 61.75 |
Players who scored the most runs in an IPL season
The Indian Premier League (IPL), certain batsmen have left their mark in the IPL history by scoring the highest run totals in a single season, earning the prestigious Orange Cap. Here are the top five run scorers in an IPL season
- Virat Kohli (2016, RCB) – Virat Kohli is in the top spot who put in a dominant performance in the year 2016, scoring 973 runs in just 16 matches. With an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03, he managed to score four centuries, falling just short of the 1,000-run milestone with just 27 runs.
- Shubman Gill (2023, GT) – Shubman Gill had an excellent 2023 season as he managed to score 890 runs in 17 matches for Gujarat Titans. His average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.8, in addition to his three centuries, which showcased his consistency and flair.
- Jos Buttler (2022, RR) – Jos Buttler’s 2022 campaign was crucial for his team, tallying 863 runs in 17 matches. Averaging 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05, he equalled Kohli’s record for most centuries in a season, steering Rajasthan Royals to the final, but RR failed to clinch the trophy.
- Michael Hussey (2013, CSK) – Michael Hussey was a power-hitter back in 2013, accumulating 733 runs in 17 matches. His average of 52.35 and strike rate of 129.5 undermined his major role in Chennai Super Kings and their success in IPL.
- Kane Williamson (2018, SRH) – Kane Williamson who is known for his slow knocks managed to score 735 runs in 17 matches in IPL 2018, with an average of 52.50 and a strike rate of 142.44, which further helped his reputation as a reliable run-machine for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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