IPL Orange Cap Winners | Orange Cap Winners List from 2008 to 2023

The introduction of the IPL has opened new pathways for cricketers in the country, especially the batters, as it allowed them to play with the freedom, previously unknown to the cricketing fraternity. The top-drawer competition bestows the most prolific run scorer of the tournament with the Orange Cap after the conclusion of the IPL final.

It is always a hard-fought contest between the batters to topple each other in the race for the leading run scorer in the tournament, scaling monumental records in the process. The 16th edition of the tournament has also seen a feisty contest between the batters, as the Orange Cap has often exchanged owners in the marquee event.

Batter’s Dream Award in IPL

While the Gujarat Titans' bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan are playing their heart out to bag the IPL Purple Cap, the 2023 edition of the cash-rich league is witnessing their teammate Shubman Gill continue his purple patch with the bat. The promising Indian opener has laid a marker in the tournament, consistently delivering the goods at the top of the order for the Ahmedabad-based franchise.

The veteran Protean batter had Rajasthan Royals' young Indian dasher Yashasvi Jaiswal hot on his tail for the majority of the tournament. The southpaw delivered some awe-evoking performances for his side, drawing the attention of the Indian selectors. While Proteas and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis also delivered some of the best performances throughout his season.

The Orange Cap Saga

From Sachin Tendulkar to Chris Gayle, numerous top-drawer cricketers have been awarded the IPL Orange Cap. Interestingly, David Warner is the only player with three Orange Cap - 2015, 2017, and 2019. Whereas, ‘The Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle has won the Orange Cap twice in his IPL journey in 2011 and 2012.

The only uncapped player to have ever clinched the award was Australia’s Shaun Marsh in 2008 at the age of 24. With four blistering tons, Virat Kohli is the only batter with the most runs scored among the Orange Cap holders (in a single season) as he scored a record 973 runs in a single IPL season. 

List of Orange Cap Winners in IPL (2008-2023)

*Last Updated 30th May 2023