IPL Orange Cap Winners List From 2008 to 2022: 2008 was the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and 2022 is the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Indian Premier League is one of the most popular T20 leagues. The Indian Premier League has become a festival in India these days. Cricket fans wait for the start of the IPL around the whole year. They flock to the stadium to support the team which they like.
The Indian Premier League is one of the biggest platforms for showcasing the talents of players around the world. Many neglected players have got the opportunity to play in the national team by performing well in the IPL.
Cricketers who perform well in the IPL tournament are rewarded for their performance throughout the season. The batsman who scores the most runs in a given season is given an orange cap.
If I am not wrong, you are also a true cricket lover that’s why you are interested to see the list of all the orange cap winners in the history of IPL. Don’t worry, here we have made IPL Orange Cap Winners List from 2008 to 2022.
1. IPL 2008 – Shaun Marsh (Punjab Kings):
In the first year (2008), Shaun Marsh of Australia became the highest run-scorer and the first winner of the Orange Cap. He played for the Punjab Kings team (formerly known as Kings 11 Punjab). He scored a total of 616 runs in 11 innings with an average of 68.44. He scored 1 hundred and 5 half-centuries for the team.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 11 | 616 | 68.44 | 139.68 | 1 | 5 | 115 |
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2. IPL 2009 – Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings):
In the second season of the IPL, again an Aussie, Matthew Hayden won the orange cap. He averaged 52 and scored 572 runs at a strike rate of 144.81. He played for the Chennai Super Kings that year.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 12 | 572 | 52 | 144.81 | 0 | 5 | 89 |
3. IPL 2010 – Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians):
IPL 2010 was the first season when any Indian won the Orange Cap. The then Mumbai Indians captain Sachin Tendulkar had a great IPL season with the bat this year. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 618 runs at an average of 47.53 with 5 half-centuries. Master Blaster also took his team to the final but they lost to CSK.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 15 | 618 | 47.53 | 132.61 | 0 | 5 | 89 |
4. IPL 2011 – Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore):
In 2011, Universe boss Chris Gayle own the Orange Cap with 608 runs from 12 innings at an incredible strike rate of 183.13. Gayle hit 2 hundred and 3 fifty. He played for Bangalore this season.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 12 | 608 | 67.55 | 183.13 | 2 | 3 | 107 |
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5. IPL 2012 – Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore):
The West Indies superstar won the back-to-back Orange Caps in the tournament. Gayle continued his great form the following year and won the Orange Cap in this season. This year he has scored 733 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of 160.74.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 14 | 733 | 61.08 | 160.74 | 1 | 7 | 128 |
6. IPL 2013 – Michael Hussey (Chennai Super Kings):
Playing for CSK in 2013, Michael Hussey exactly scored like Gayle this year. Michael Hussey helped Chennai Super Kings reach the final of the 2013 IPL. The Australian batsman has scored 733 runs in 17 innings at an average of 52.35, but the Mumbai Indians ended the season with a win.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 17 | 733 | 52.35 | 129.5 | 0 | 6 | 95 |
7. IPL 2014 – Robin Uthappa (Kolkata Knight Riders):
With the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders won their first IPL title in 2012. In 2014, they won their second title under the same leadership, but that year Robin Uthappa was instrumental in helping the Kolkata Knight Riders reach the final. He scored 660 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 137.78.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 16 | 660 | 44 | 137.78 | 0 | 5 | 83 |
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8. IPL 2015 – David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad):
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner currently holds the record for winning the most number of orange caps in the tournament. He was the highest run-getter in 2015. He scored 562 runs in 14 innings with a strike rate of 156.54.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 14 | 562 | 43.23 | 156.54 | 0 | 7 | 91 |
9. IPL 2016 – Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore):
In 2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli’s run is still the highest in the IPL Orange Cap Winners List. Virat won the Orange Cap in 2016 as he scored 973 runs in 16 innings at an average of 81.06. He led RCB to the final this season but lost to SRH in the final.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 16 | 973 | 81.06 | 152.03 | 4 | 7 | 113 |
10. IPL 2017 – David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad):
David Warner won the Orange Cap in 2017. It was David Warner’s second orange cap. In the 2017 edition of the IPL Twenty20 League, he scored 641 runs in 14 innings.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 14 | 641 | 58.27 | 141.81 | 1 | 4 | 126 |
11. IPL 2018- Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad):
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson had a huge opportunity to prove himself in the absence of David Warner in the 2018 IPL. In the 2018 season, Kane Williamson scored 735 runs. with an average of 52.50 and a strike rate of 142.44. The captain not only took SRH to the final but also won the Orange Cap this year.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 17 | 735 | 52.5 | 142.44 | 0 | 8 | 84 |
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12. IPL 2019 – David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad):
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner won the orange cup of IPL 2019. He is the first player in IPL history to win 3 Orange Caps. Before 2019, the Australian Opener won the cap in the 2017 and 2015 editions. He scored 692 runs in 12 innings for SRH this season with a strike rate of 143.87.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 12 | 692 | 69.2 | 143.87 | 1 | 8 | 100 |
13. IPL 2020 – KL Rahul (Punjab Kings):
Another captain, KL Rahul, in the 2020 IPL won the orange cap. His team may be in the 6th position in the IPL 2020 points table but Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul was the highest run-scorer this season. He has scored 670 runs at an average of 55.83 while striking at 129.34.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 14 | 670 | 55.83 | 129.34 | 1 | 5 | 132 |
14. IPL 2021 – Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings):
This time a young batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad won the orange cap. He was the opening batsman of CSK and the highest run-scorer in the 2021 IPL. He has scored 635 runs in 16 matches at an average of 45.35 and a strike rate of 136.26.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 16 | 635 | 45.35 | 136.26 | 1 | 4 | 101* |
15. IPL 2022 – Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals):
In 2022, Jost Buttler won the orange cap. He was the highest run-scorer of the Rajasthan Royals team as well as the tournament. He has scored 863 runs in 17 matches at an average of 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05. Butler has been instrumental in Rajasthan Royals reaching the IPL final in 2022.
| MATCH PLAYED | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | CENTURIES | 50’S | HIGHEST SCORE |
| 17 | 863 | 57.53 | 149.05 | 4 | 4 | 116 |
IPL Orange Cap Winners List From 2008 to 2021:
| YEAR | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | INNINGS | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE |
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | KXIP | 11 | 616 | 68.44 | 139.68 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | CSK | 12 | 672 | 52 | 144.81 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | MI | 15 | 618 | 47.53 | 132.61 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 12 | 608 | 67.55 | 183.13 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 14 | 733 | 61.08 | 160.74 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | CSK | 17 | 733 | 52.35 | 129.50 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | KKR | 16 | 660 | 44.00 | 137.78 |
| 2015 | David Warner | SRH | 14 | 562 | 43.23 | 156.54 |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 16 | 973 | 81.08 | 152.03 |
| 2017 | David Warner | SRH | 14 | 641 | 58.27 | 141.81 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | SRH | 17 | 735 | 52.50 | 142.44 |
| 2019 | David Warner | SRH | 12 | 692 | 69.20 | 143.86 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | KXIP | 14 | 670 | 55.83 | 129.34 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 16 | 635 | 45.35 | 136.26 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | RR | 17 | 863 | 57.53 | 149.05 |
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| Article Summary: In this article, we have presented before you, IPL Orange Cap Winners List. Here we have highlighted all the information from Shaun Marsh’s orange cup winning in 2004 to KL Rahul’s orange cup winning in 2020. Till now RCB captain Virat Kohli’s score (973) in 2016 is the highest run in the history of the IPL and SRH captain David Warner currently holds the record for winning the most number of orange caps. We hope you enjoyed reading our article – IPL Orange Cap Winners List From 2008 to 2021. |
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