Orange Cap Winners List in IPL (2008–2025): Year-wise Top Run Scorers & Records

IPL is known for big sixes, electrifying chases, and batting fireworks. And the ultimate reward for a batter’s consistency? The Orange Cap—awarded to the season's top run-scorer.

From Shaun Marsh to Shubman Gill, the Orange Cap has been worn by players who dominated bowlers, anchored innings, and stole the show. In this blog, you'll find the complete Orange Cap winners list from 2008 to 2025, key records, and who ruled the batting charts each season.

What Is the Orange Cap in the IPL?

The Orange Cap is awarded to the batter who scores the most runs in a season. The player with the highest runs wears it during matches, and the final cap is awarded after the last game.

Key Rules:

• Runs must be scored in official matches only
  
• In case of a tie, the player with the higher strike rate wins
  
• It’s updated live during the tournament

The Orange Cap not only celebrates explosive run-making but also rewards technique, temperament, and consistency.

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Year-wise Orange Cap Winners in IPL (2008–2025)

Here’s the full Orange Cap winners list from 2008 to 2024, including player names, their teams, and total runs scored.

Year	Player	Team	Runs Scored
2008	Shaun Marsh	Kings XI Punjab	616
2009	Matthew Hayden	Chennai Super Kings	572
2010	Sachin Tendulkar	Mumbai Indians	618
2011	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	608
2012	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	733
2013	Michael Hussey	Chennai Super Kings	733
2014	Robin Uthappa	Kolkata Knight Riders	660
2015	David Warner	Sunrisers Hyderabad	562
2016	Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bangalore	973
2017	David Warner	Sunrisers Hyderabad	641
2018	Kane Williamson	Sunrisers Hyderabad	735
2019	David Warner	Sunrisers Hyderabad	692
2020	KL Rahul	Kings XI Punjab	670
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad	Chennai Super Kings	635
2022	Jos Buttler	Rajasthan Royals	863
2023	Shubman Gill	Gujarat Titans	890
2024	Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bangalore	741
2025	[To be updated]	[To be updated]	[To be updated]

This chart proves one thing: whether you’re a seasoned veteran or rising star, the Orange Cap rewards domination with the bat.

Players with the Most Orange Caps in IPL

Some batters don’t just shine once—they turn the Orange Cap into their personal crown.

Most Orange Cap Wins – By Player

Player	Orange Caps	Years Won
David Warner	3	2015, 2017, 2019
Chris Gayle	2	2011, 2012
Virat Kohli	2	2016, 2024
Shubman Gill	1	2023
Jos Buttler	1	2022
Shaun Marsh	1	2008

David Warner leads the pack with three Orange Caps, showing consistency over multiple seasons and formats.

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Legendary Seasons by Orange Cap Winners

Let’s look at some of the most explosive seasons where the Orange Cap wasn’t just won—it was conquered.

• Virat Kohli (2016) – 973 runs in a single season, with 4 centuries. A record that still stands.
  
• Jos Buttler (2022) – 863 runs and 4 hundreds, powered Rajasthan to the final.
  
• Shubman Gill (2023) – 890 runs with elegance and authority, helping GT to a second straight final.
  
• Virat Kohli (2024) – 741 runs, 1 century, 5 fifties, consistent match-winning knocks, average 61.75, RCB reached playoffs.

Interesting Orange Cap Records & Facts

These record-breaking stats prove why the Orange Cap is such a massive deal in the IPL:

All-Time IPL Batting Records

Most runs in a single season:

• Virat Kohli – 973 runs (2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Most Orange Caps won:

• David Warner – 3 (2015, 2017, 2019, Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Most career IPL runs (as of 2024):

• Virat Kohli – 8,004 runs (252 matches)
• Rohit Sharma – 6,628 runs (257 matches)
• Shikhar Dhawan – 6,769 runs (222 matches)
• David Warner – 6,565 runs (184 matches)
• Suresh Raina – 5,528 runs (205 matches)

Most centuries by an Orange Cap winner in a season:

• Jos Buttler – 4 (2022, Rajasthan Royals)
• Virat Kohli – 4 (2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Best average by an Orange Cap winner:

• Virat Kohli – 81.08 (2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore)

These performances have shaped the outcome of entire tournaments, proving why top-order stability is gold in T20 cricket.

Conclusion

The Orange Cap isn’t just a prize—it’s a mark of excellence. It celebrates the players who carried teams, turned games, and lit up the tournament with every shot. From Warner’s consistency to Kohli’s 2016 masterclass, every Orange Cap winner has left a legacy.

Let us know in the comments: Which Orange Cap season was your favorite? And don’t forget to share this with your cricket-crazy squad!

FAQs – Orange Cap in IPL

Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2024?
Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the Orange Cap with 741 runs in 15 matches.

Which player has the most Orange Cap awards in IPL?
David Warner with 3 Orange Caps—the most in league history (2015, 2017, 2019).

Has an Orange Cap winner also won the IPL?
Yes, examples include Robin Uthappa (2014, Kolkata Knight Riders) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (2021, Chennai Super Kings), who won both the Orange Cap and the IPL title in the same season.

Do Orange Cap stats include playoffs?
Yes, all matches, including playoffs, are counted in the final tally.

What does the Orange Cap symbolize?
It shows you're the top batter in the league—every bowler is targeting you, every team planning for you.

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