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IPL Orange Cap Winners (2008 – 2025)

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IPL Orange Cap Winners: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is more than just a cricket tournament—it’s an emotion for millions of fans across the world. Since its beginning in 2008, the IPL has given cricket lovers plenty of unforgettable moments. One such highlight every year is the battle for the prestigious Orange Cap, which is awarded to the highest run-scorer in a season. From international legends to local Indian heroes, the Orange Cap has been worn by some of the finest batters to have ever played the game.

Every season, batters from across the globe showcase their talent in this T20 league. The competition is fierce, the sixes are big, and the scores are breathtaking. Over the years, players like Chris Gayle, David Warner, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar have dominated the charts and entertained the audience with their masterful batting.

Let’s take a look at the complete IPL Orange Cap Winners List from 2008 to 2025, with stats, teams, top performances, and a few interesting records along the way.

What is the Orange Cap in IPL?

The Orange Cap is given to the batsman who scores the most runs in a particular IPL season. The holder keeps wearing the cap during the tournament as long as they remain the top scorer. It’s not necessary that the winner comes from the team that reaches the final. Many times, players from non-qualifying teams have taken the Orange Cap, proving individual brilliance matters.

IPL 2024 Orange Cap Winner: Virat Kohli (RCB)

In the 2024 IPL season, Virat Kohli once again proved why he’s regarded as one of the modern-day greats. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli scored a total of 741 runs in 15 matches with an average of 61.75 and a superb strike rate of 154.69. His highest score in the season was 113.

Kohli had earlier won the Orange Cap in 2016 when he smashed a record-breaking 973 runs in a single season. With this latest achievement, he became the first Indian to win the Orange Cap twice in IPL history.

IPL 2025 Orange Cap

Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans creates history by becoming the first Indian left-hander to win the Orange Cap in IPL, he smashed 80 off 49 vs MI in the Eliminator. Suryakumar Yadav ended second in the orange cap race after scoring 44 off 26 balls in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings. While, Virat Kohli finishes third after scoring 43 runs in the final against Punjab Kings.

IPL 2025 made history as 11 players scored over 500 runs, and six crossed 600—only the second time this has happened in IPL history.

The Orange Cap is given to the highest run-scorer of the season. It keeps changing hands as players move up and down the list.

IPL 2025 Orange Cap Winner List (Top 10 Most Runs)

RankPlayerMatchesInnsRunsAvgSR100s50s4s6s
1Sai Sudharsan151575954.21156.17168821
2Suryakumar Yadav161671765.18167.91056938
3Virat Kohli151565754.75144.71086619
4Shubman Gill151565050.00155.88066224
5Mitchell Marsh131362748.23163.71165637
6Shreyas Iyer171760450.33175.07064339
7Yashasvi Jaiswal141455943.00159.71066028
8Prabhsimran Singh171754932.29160.52045630
9KL Rahul131353953.90149.72135221
10Jos Buttler141353859.78163.03055224

IPL Orange Cap Winners List (2008 – 2025)

YearPlayerRunsTeam
2008Shaun Marsh616Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
2009Matthew Hayden572Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
2010Sachin Tendulkar618Mumbai Indians (MI)
2011Chris Gayle608Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
2012Chris Gayle733Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
2013Michael Hussey733Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
2014Robin Uthappa660Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
2015David Warner562Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
2016Virat Kohli973Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
2017David Warner641Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
2018Kane Williamson735Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
2019David Warner692Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
2020KL Rahul670Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
2021Ruturaj Gaikwad635Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
2022Jos Buttler863Rajasthan Royals (RR)
2023Shubman Gill890Gujarat Titans (GT)
2024Virat Kohli741Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
2025Sai Sudharsan759Gujarat Titans (GT)

Also Read: IPL Purple Cap Winners List (2008 – 2025)

Most Orange Cap Wins by a Player

Here is the complete list of players with the most IPL Orange Cap wins (2008 – 2025):

PlayerNo. of Orange Cap WinsSeasons WonTeams Represented
David Warner32015, 2017, 2019Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Virat Kohli22016, 2024Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Chris Gayle22011, 2012Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Shaun Marsh12008Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
Matthew Hayden12009Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Sachin Tendulkar12010Mumbai Indians (MI)
Michael Hussey12013Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Robin Uthappa12014Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Kane Williamson12018Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
KL Rahul12020Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
Ruturaj Gaikwad12021Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Jos Buttler12022Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Shubman Gill12023Gujarat Titans (GT)
Sai Sudharsan12025Gujarat Titans (GT)

Interesting Facts

  • After 18 years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has lifted IPL trophy in 2025 under the leadership of Rajat Patidar where Virat Kohli was the top run scorer for RCB.
  • Virat Kohli’s 973 runs in 2016 remain the highest in a single IPL season.
  • Shubman Gill’s 129 in 2023 was one of the most stylish knocks by a youngster.
  • Players from teams not in finals often win the Orange Cap, showing that individual brilliance shines regardless of team performance.
  • Chris Gayle still holds the record for the highest individual score (175*) in IPL history, though that didn’t come in an Orange Cap season.

The Orange Cap is not just a symbol of runs—it’s a mark of dominance, consistency, and brilliance with the bat. Over the years, the IPL has witnessed many greats donning the Orange Cap and becoming fan favourites. From Shaun Marsh in 2008 to Virat Kohli in 2024, each winner has created history in their own way. With the 2025 IPL season underway, it will be exciting to see who will emerge as the next batting king of the league.

One thing is sure—the fight for the Orange Cap always adds extra spice to the IPL excitement, and fans are eagerly waiting to cheer for their favourite players.

FAQs

Who won the IPL 2024 Orange Cap?

Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap in 2024 with 741 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

How many times has Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap?

Twice – in 2016 and 2024.

Who has won the most Orange Caps in IPL history?

David Warner, with 3 Orange Cap titles (2015, 2017, 2019).

Which player scored the most runs in a single IPL season?

Virat Kohli – 973 runs in the 2016 season.

What is the Orange Cap in IPL?

It is awarded to the highest run scorer in each IPL season.

Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025?

GT’s Sai Sudarshan won the orange cap for IPL 2025.

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