IPL Orange Cap: From Shaun Marsh to Virat Kohli, the Full List of Winners So Far

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage for some of the world’s most explosive batting performances, and one of the most prestigious awards each season is the IPL Orange Cap. This award is given to the top scorer of the season, and it has been claimed by numerous cricketing legends. As the 2025 season gets underway, let’s look back at the history of the Orange Cap winners over the years.

IPL Orange Cap Winners

2008 Shaun Marsh (Punjab Kings)
Shaun Marsh was the inaugural recipient of the Orange Cap. He scored 616 runs in the first IPL season, including one century and five fifties.

2009 Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings)
Australia's explosive opener Matthew Hayden took the 2009 season by storm with 572 runs in 12 matches, boasting a remarkable average of 52.00.

2010 Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)
The Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, became the first Indian player to win the Orange Cap. He scored 618 runs in 15 matches at an average of 47.53.

2011 Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Chris Gayle’s powerpacked batting helped him claim the Orange Cap in 2011, with 608 runs, including three fifties and two centuries.

2012 Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
The West Indian giant dominated IPL again in 2012, scoring 733 runs with a strike rate of 160.74.

2013 Michael Hussey (Chennai Super Kings)
Michael Hussey emerged as the top scorer in 2013 with 733 runs, playing 17 matches and maintaining a steady form with six halfcenturies.

2014 Robin Uthappa (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Robin Uthappa was the 2014 Orange Cap winner, scoring 660 runs and helping KKR with his consistency and aggression in the middle order.

2015 David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Australia’s David Warner claimed the Orange Cap in 2015, scoring 562 runs in 14 matches, helping Sunrisers reach the playoffs.

2016 Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
In one of the most memorable seasons in IPL history, Virat Kohli scored a jawdropping 973 runs, including four centuries and seven fifties, at an average of 81.08.

2017 David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
David Warner made it two Orange Caps in a row in 2017 with 641 runs, leading his team to the playoffs again.

2018 Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Kane Williamson, the stylish New Zealand skipper, won the Orange Cap in 2018 with 735 runs, playing in 17 matches.

2019 David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
David Warner took home the Orange Cap for the third time in 2019, scoring 692 runs, including eight fifties and one century.

2020 KL Rahul (Punjab Kings)
KL Rahul stood tall in 2020 with 670 runs, playing 14 matches and leading Punjab Kings’ charge with his consistent batting.

2021 Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)
Ruturaj Gaikwad clinched the Orange Cap in 2021 with 635 runs, playing 16 matches with a strike rate of 136.26.

2022 Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)
Jos Buttler had a stellar 2022 season, scoring 863 runs in 17 matches, including four fifties and four centuries, leading Rajasthan Royals to the final.

2023 Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Shubman Gill surprised everyone in 2023 with his incredible 890 runs, scoring four fifties and three centuries.

2024 Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Virat Kohli clinched his second Orange Cap in 2024, scoring 741 runs in 15 matches, with a strike rate of 154.69.

As the 2025 season kicks off, the question on everyone’s mind is: who will claim the coveted Orange Cap this year? Will it be a seasoned player like Kohli or someone else ready to make their mark? Stay tuned as the IPL promises another thrilling season ahead!

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