Orange Cap Winners are the most consistent and dominant batters in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The batsmen with the most runs at the end of the season wins the Orange Cap in IPL. From the inaugural season in 2008 till the latest completed season 2025, the Orange cap winners have been global cricket legends as well as upcoming stars of Indian cricket. Let us explore the IPL Orange Cap winners list from 2008 to 2026 here.
What is the IPL Orange Cap?
The IPL Orange Cap is an annual cricket award given to the top run scorer in the Indian Premier League. The leading run-scorer of IPL wears the Orange cap in the field. The official trophy is awarded to the top run scorer at the end of the IPL final. David Warner is the most successful player in IPL having won the Orange Cap 3 times in his career.
Orange Cup Winners List: Key Facts at a Glance
| Record Category | Fact Details |
| First Winner (2008) | Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab) |
| Most Orange Caps Won | David Warner (3 Titles: 2015, 2017, 2019) |
| Most Runs in a Single Season | Virat Kohli (973 runs in 2016) |
| Previosu Season Winner (2025) | Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) |
| Only Consecutive Winner | Chris Gayle (2011 and 2012) |
| Youngest Winner | Sai Sudharsan (23 years old in 2025) |
Complete IPL Orange Cap Winners Year-Wise
Below is the complete list of Orange Cap winners from 2008 to 2025, including the current frontrunner for the 2026 season.
| Season | Player | Team | Total 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 Bengaluru | 608 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 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 Bengaluru | 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 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 890 |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 741 |
| 2025 | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 759 |
| 2026* | Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 380 |
*Data for 2026 is as of April 26, 2026, with the season currently in progress.
Source: ESPNCricinfo
IPL Orange Cap: Legendary Records and Milestones
To understand the value of this award, you have to look at the players who have won it. In 2016, Virat Kohli raised the bar when he scored 973 runs in just 16 games. These included four hundreds, also a record for a single season.
David Warner has been the most consistent player. He has three Orange Caps to his name with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Sai Sudharsan became the youngest Orange cap winner in 2025. The 23 year old Gujarat Titans (GT) batsman scored 759 runs. His teammate Shubman Gill also won the same in 2023, when he scored 890 runs.
Chris Gayle is the only batsman to win the Orange Cap twice in a row. He achieved this feat in the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
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Who was the first Orange Cap winner in IPL?
The first Orange Cap in the IPL was awarded to Shaun Marsh in 2008. He was representing Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and scored 616 runs. At the time he was an uncapped player, making his feat all the more remarkable.
Who has scored the highest runs in a single IPL season?
Virat Kohli has the most runs in an IPL season. He amassed 973 runs in 2016. He is the only player to have scored more than 900 runs in a single season in the IPL.
How many times has David Warner won the Orange Cap?
David Warner has won the Orange Cap three times. He won the Orange cap in 2015, 2017, and 2019 seasons. He is the only player to win it three times in IPL history.
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