The Orange Cap is a prestigious award given to the batsman with the most runs in the IPL.
It’s always exciting to witness the big shots in the IPL matches as the format pushes batsmen to score big.
Various batsmen have scored big in the IPL! However, here is the IPL Orange Caps Winners List Till 2022.
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IPL Orange Cap Winners List Till 2022
Here are the Orange cap winners along with the runs they scored in the respective season:
| Year | Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Let’s get into the performances of each player that led them to achieve this marvellous feat.
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Shaun Marsh
Marsh was one of the key players for Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
He scored a total of 616 runs in just 11 innings with an impressive average of 68.44, which included a century and five half-centuries. Marsh played a crucial role in taking his team to the semi-finals.
Matthew Hayden
The former Australian opener had a sensational run in the 2009 IPL season for Chennai Super Kings.
Hayden scored 572 runs in 12 innings, with a batting average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 144.81. He scored five half-centuries in that season, and his performances helped Chennai Super Kings reach the semi-finals.
Sachin Tendulkar
The Indian cricketing legend won the Orange Cap in 2010 for the Mumbai Indians. Tendulkar scored 618 runs in 15 innings at an average of 47.53, with two centuries and four fifties.
He played a vital role in Mumbai Indians’ journey to the finals.
Chris Gayle
Gayle became the first player to win the Orange Cap twice in 2011 and 2012.
In 2011, he scored 608 runs in 12 innings at an incredible strike rate of 183.13. In 2012, he was even more impressive, scoring 733 runs in just 15 innings with a strike rate of 160.74.
Michael Hussey
The Australian cricketer had a phenomenal season in 2013, scoring 733 runs in 17 innings for the Chennai Super Kings at an average of 52.35.
He scored six fifties in that season, and his consistent performances helped Chennai Super Kings reach the final, where they lost to the Mumbai Indians.
Robin Uthappa
The Indian wicket-keeper batsman was in great form in the 2014 season for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Uthappa scored 660 runs in 16 innings at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 137.78. His performances were instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders winning their second IPL title.
David Warner
The Australian opener has won the Orange Cap three times in his IPL career. He won it for the first time in 2015, scoring 562 runs in 14 innings for the Sunrisers Hyderabad at an average of 43.23.
He won it again in 2017, scoring 641 runs in 14 innings at an average of 58.27. Warner won the Orange Cap for the third time in 2019, scoring 692 runs in 12 innings at an average of 69.20.
Virat Kohli
Former Indian cricket team captain had a record-breaking season in 2016 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Kohli scored a staggering 973 runs in just 16 innings at an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03. He scored four centuries and seven half-centuries in that season and played a crucial role in the runner ups finish for RCB.
Kane Williamson
The New Zealand captain won the Orange Cap in 2018 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Williamson scored 735 runs in 17 innings at an average of 58.27 which included eight half-centuries.
His performances helped the Sunrisers Hyderabad reach the final, where they lost to the Chennai Super Kings.
KL Rahul
Rahul won the Orange Cap in the 2020 IPL season for the Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings.
He scored 670 runs in 14 innings at an average of 55.83 and a strike rate of 129.34. Rahul scored one century and five fifties in that season.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Orange Cap in the 2021 IPL season for the Chennai Super Kings.
He had a brilliant season, scoring 635 runs in 16 innings at an average of 45.35 and a strike rate of 136.26. Gaikwad scored three half-centuries and one century in that season, and his performances were instrumental in Chennai Super Kings reaching the playoffs.
Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler gave a memorable performance in the 2022 IPL season and ended up winning the Orange Cap.
He scored 863 runs with an average of 57.53 including 4 half-centuries and 4 centuries and played a crucial role in leading his team Rajasthan Royals to the finals.
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Conclusion
The Orange Cap has been a prestigious award for batsmen in the Indian Premier League.
The list of Orange Cap winners includes some of the finest batsmen in the world, and each winner has left a mark on the tournament with their extraordinary performances.
As the IPL continues to attract the best cricketing talents, it’s only a matter of time before we witness another exceptional batsman who will win the Orange Cap in the 2023 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the IPL Orange Cap?
The IPL Orange Cap is an award presented to the leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The player who scores the most runs during the tournament is awarded the Orange Cap.
2. Who is the current holder of the IPL Orange Cap?
Jos Buttler is the current holder of the IPL Orange Cap, having won it in the 2022 season of the IPL while playing for Rajasthan Royals.
3. How is the winner of the IPL Orange Cap determined?
The winner of the IPL Orange Cap is determined based on the number of runs scored by a player throughout the tournament. The player who scores the most runs at the end of the season is declared the winner of the Orange Cap.
4. Can a bowler win the IPL Orange Cap?
A bowler can win the Orange Cap if they are the highest run scorer of the tournament. Also, there is a separate award called the Purple Cap that is given to the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
