IPL Orange Cap Winners Till Date (2008-2025)
Sai Sudharsan (2025)
Sai Sudharsan won the IPL 2025 Orange Cap, amassing 759 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 54.21 and a strike rate of 156.17. At 23, he became the youngest player in history to win the award, anchoring the Gujarat Titans' top order with six half-centuries and a hundred against Delhi.
Virat Kohli (2024)
Virat Kohli won the IPL 2024 Orange Cap, after scoring 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75 and a career-best season strike rate of 154.69. He became the first Indian batter to win the award twice, silencing critics with an aggressive approach that included one century, five fifties, and 38 sixes.
Shubman Gill (2023)
India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill secured the IPL 2023 Orange Cap in a historic campaign, amassing 890 runs in 17 matches. His season was highlighted by three centuries and four fifties, including a 129 off 60 balls in Qualifier 2 against M, marking the second-highest run tally in a single season.
Jos Buttler (2022)
One of the finest overseas players in the IPL, Jos Buttler won the IPL 2022 Orange Cap with a monumental 863 runs in 17 matches, averaging 57.53 with a strike rate of 149.05. He equaled the record for the most centuries in a single season by smashing four of them, to power RR to their first final since 2008.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (2021)
Ruturaj Gaikwad won the IPL 2021 Orange Cap, amassing 635 runs in 16 matches at a brilliant average of 45.35 and a strike rate of 136.26. At the time, he was the youngest player to win the award, playing a pivotal role in Chennai Super Kings' fourth title victory with one century and four half-centuries.
KL Rahul (2020)
Wicket-keeper KL Rahul won the IPL 2020 Orange Cap, scoring 670 runs in 14 matches at a stellar average of 55.83 and a strike rate of 129.34. Leading Kings XI Punjab for the first time, his season was highlighted by a record-breaking 132 against RCB, the highest individual score by an Indian at the time.
David Warner (2019)
Australian icon David Warner won the IPL 2019 Orange Cap, amassing 692 runs in just 12 matches at an average of 69.20 and a strike rate of 143.86. In a historic comeback season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he became the first player to win three Orange Caps, recording eight fifties and a century.
Kane Williamson (2018)
Kiwi veteran Kane Williamson won the IPL 2018 Orange Cap, hitting 735 runs in 17 matches at an elite average of 52.50 and a strike rate of 142.44. Stepping in as captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he displayed remarkable consistency by recording eight half-centuries, leading his team to the final.
David Warner (2017)
Appearing in this list thrice, David Warner won the IPL 2017 Orange Cap, amassing 641 runs in 14 matches at an average of 58.27 and a strike rate of 141.81. His season was defined by a career-high 126 off 59 balls against KKR, ensuring Sunrisers made it to the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Virat Kohli (2016)
Virat Kohli’s IPL 2016 campaign is the most prolific individual season in tournament history, where he amassed 973 runs in 16 matches. Averaging 81.08 with a strike rate of 152.03, he smashed four centuries and seven fifties, leading RCB to the final and setting a benchmark that remains untouched.
David Warner (2015)
Beginning his record-breaking spree, David Warner won the IPL 2015 Orange Cap, scoring 562 runs in 14 matches at an average of 43.23 and an explosive strike rate of 156.54. Serving as the captain of SRH, he spearheaded their campaign with seven half-centuries, the most by any player in that season.
Robin Uthappa (2014)
Robin Uthappa won the IPL 2014 Orange Cap, amassing 660 runs in 16 matches at an average of 44.00. His season was defined by a world-record streak of ten consecutive 40-plus scores, a feat of consistency that powered the Kolkata Knight Riders from the bottom of the table to their second IPL title.
Michael Hussey (2013)
'Mr. Cricket' Michael Hussey won the IPL 2013 Orange Cap, hitting 733 runs in 17 matches at an average of 52.35 and a strike rate of 129.50. The Australian veteran anchored the Chennai Super Kings' top order with remarkable consistency, recording six half-centuries and a season-high knock of 95 runs.
Chris Gayle (2012)
One of the greatest T20 players, Chris Gayle won the IPL 2012 Orange Cap, scoring 733 runs in 15 matches at an extraordinary average of 61.08 and a strike rate of 160.74. His season was a masterclass in power-hitting, featuring seven half-centuries and a stunning unbeaten 128 off 62 balls against DD.
Chris Gayle (2011)
The only player to win the IPL Orange Cap two seasons in a row, Chris Gayle scored 608 runs in just 12 matches at an average of 67.55 during the 2011 season. Joining RCB as a mid-season replacement, he completely transformed their fortunes, smashing two hundred to lead the team to the final.
Sachin Tendulkar (2010)
'Master-Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar won the IPL 2010 Orange Cap, after having scored 618 runs in 15 matches at an average of 47.53. He made history as the first Indian player to win the award, leading Mumbai Indians to their first-ever final with five half-centuries and earning the Most Valuable Player award.
Matthew Hayden (2009)
Australian legend Matthew Hayden won the IPL 2009 Orange Cap, scoring 572 runs in 12 matches at an average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 144.81. In the tournament held in South Africa, the CSK star recorded five half-centuries, single-handedly providing the explosive starts that led his team to the semi-finals.
Shaun Marsh (2008)
Shaun Marsh won the inaugural IPL 2008 Orange Cap, scoring 616 runs in just 11 matches at a remarkable average of 68.44. He remains the only uncapped overseas player to win the award, highlighted by a century against Rajasthan Royals and five fifties that propelled Kings XI Punjab to the semi-finals.
