The IPL 2025 Orange Cap is awarded to the batter with the highest number of runs throughout the season, symbolizing consistent and explosive performance. Since its inception in 2008, the Orange Cap has become one of the most prestigious individual honors in the league. From legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Chris Gayle to modern-day stars like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, the cap has adorned the heads of IPL’s finest. In IPL 2025, the race is once again heating up with top contenders like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Devon Conway, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma aiming for this coveted title. Stay tuned to Fantasy Khiladi for daily Orange Cap updates, stats, and predictions!
Orange Cap Winner in IPL All Season (2008 to 2025)
Year
Player Name
Team
Runs
2024
Virat Kohli
RCB
720
2023
Shubman Gill
GT
890
2022
Jos Buttler
RR
863
2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
635
2020
KL Rahul
KXIP
670
2019
David Warner
SRH
692
2018
Kane Williamson
SRH
735
2017
David Warner
SRH
641
2016
Virat Kohli
RCB
973
2015
David Warner
SRH
562
2014
Robin Uthappa
KKR
660
2013
Michael Hussey
CSK
733
2012
Chris Gayle
RCB
733
2011
Chris Gayle
RCB
608
2010
Sachin Tendulkar
MI
618
2009
Matthew Hayden
CSK
572
2008
Shaun Marsh
KXIP
616
What is an Orange Cap?
IPL Orange Cap is the most prestigious title for the batter with the most runs scorer of the season in the end rewarded with this symbol.
The Orange Cap is a symbol of the batter’s excellent performance during the IPL tournament which he shows by wearing an Orange Cap in the ongoing match.
But like every other title to win an Orange Cap, there are some rules a batter has to follow to win the title.
Rules for the Orange Cap in 2025
During the IPL tournament, whoever is the most-run scorer becomes the Orange Cap holder.
A leading run-scorer cricketer is allowed to wear the Orange Cap during the match.
If two batters are tied to their score then the batsman who has the highest strike rate will keep the Orange Cap.
If a situation occurs in which an opposition batter scores the highest runs during the innings then the previous batter will allowed to retain the Orange Cap until the match is over and then hand it over to the new highest runs-getter.
How long does it take to announce the Orange Cap winner?
This will continue until the IPL reaches its last combat and in the end, the season’s leading run scorer is announced as the final winner of the Orange Cap.
Who is the first Orange Cap Winner?
The first IPL Orange Cap winner was the former Aussie batter Shaun Marsh who bagged 616 runs in 11 matches for the Panjab Kings in 2008.
Who is the last Orange Cap winner?
The last IPL 2023 season Orange Cap winner Shubman Gill bagged 890 runs in 17 matches with a 157.80 strike rate for the Gujarat Titans.
Who has scored the most runs in the IPL season?
2016 Orange Cap winner, Virat Kohli is the Highest-getter in the IPL season who notched up 973 in 16 innings with a 152.03 strike rate for the Royal Challengers Banglore.
Who has the most Orange Cap in the IPL?
Aussie batter David Warner is the only player who has three Orange caps in the IPL season. David Warner won his Orange Cap in the 2015, 2017, and 2019 IPL seasons. Chris Gayle is the second batsman who won the IPL Orange Cap twice consecutively in the 2011 and 2012 IPL seasons.
How many Indians have won the IPL Orange Cap
In 16 IPL seasons, 6 Indian players won the Orange Cap title including legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Here are the names of six Indian Orange Cap winners:
Sachin Tendulkar ( 618 runs – Mumbai Indians in 2010)
Virat Kohli ( 973 runs – Royal Challengers Banglore in 2016)
KL Rahul ( 670 runs – Kings XI Panjab in 2020)
Ruturaj Gaikward ( 635 runs – Chennai Super Kings in 2021)
Shubman Gill (890 runs – Gujarat Titans in 2023)
Who are the top five contenders for the Orange Cap in the IPL 2025
In the IPL 2025 season, these five players will be the Orange Cap winners based on their 2024 year performances.
First, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s backbone and 2024 IPL Orange Cap winner Virat Kohli is a strong contender for the 2025 Orange Cap winner.
Next, Chennai Super Kings’ top batter and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad who scored 583 runs in 14 matches of IPL 2024 is another IPL 2025 Orange Cap contender.
Third, Rajasthan Royal’s star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal who has immense potential with his batting prowess and one century (104* runs off 60 balls) in IPL 2024 while chasing is the top contender of IPL 2025 Orange Cap.
Fourth, Rachin Ravindra from CSK was a top-scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, amassing 263 runs in 4 matches with an average of 65.75. He will be a tough competitor for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap.
Last but not least, Gujarat Titan’s captain Shubman Gill displayed red-hot form in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 scoring a century. Gill has the power to maximize his innings from scratch during the powerplay phase as he attacked bowlers to score 426 runs in 12 matches of IPL 2024 with an average of 38.72.
List of all Orange Cap Winners from 2008-2025
The table below shows all the previous Orange Cap winners from the year of 2008 to 2025.
2024 Orange Cap Winner – Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore
In the 2024 IPL season, Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Virat Kohli amassed 741 runs, averaging his innings with 61.75 and striking the ball at the rate of 154.70 in 15 matches. The franchise retained him at a whopping price of INR 21 Crore ahead of IPL 2025.
2023 Orange Cap Winner – Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans
In the 2023 IPL season, Shubman Gill won the Orange Cap for the Gujarat Titans. Shubman Gill bagged 890 runs with an average rate of 59.33 and maintained the 157.80 strike rate in 17 matches. The Gujarat franchise named Shubman Gill as the new captain of the Gujarat Titans.
2022 Orange Cap Winner – Jos Buttler for Rajasthan Royals
In the 2022 IPL season, an English batter Jos Buttler won the Orange Cap for the Rajasthan Royals. Jos Buttler scored 863 runs with an average rate of 57.53 and maintained the 149.05 strike rate in 17 matches.
2021 Orange Cap Winner – Ruturaj Gaikwad for Chennai Super Kings
In the 2021 IPL season, Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Orange Cap for the Chennai Super Kings. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 635 runs with an average rate of 45.35 and maintained a 136.26 strike rate in 16 matches. Ruturaj is the third batter from CSK who won the Orange Cap in the overall IPL season.
2020 Orange Cap Winner – KL Rahul for Punjab Kings
In the 2020 IPL season, Indian opener KL Rahul won the Orange Cap for the Panjab Kings. KL Rahul bagged 670 runs with an average rate of 55.83 and maintained the 129.34 strike rate in just 14 matches. KL Rahul has 132* highest IPL score for the 2020 IPL season.
2019 Orange Cap Winner – David Warner for Sunrisers Hyderabad
In the 2019 IPL season, David Warner won the Orange Cap for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. David Warner scored 692 runs with an average rate of 69.2 and maintained a 143.87 strike rate in just 12 matches. David Warner has a record of Most Orange Cap winner. IPL 2019 Orange Cap is his third time winning the most prestigious title.
2018 Orange Cap Winner – Kane Williamson for Sunrisers Hyderabad
In the 2018 IPL season, New Zealand’s batter Kane Williamson won the Orange Cap for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kane Williamson bagged 735 runs with an average rate of 52.5 and maintained the 142.44 strike rate in 17 matches. In 16 IPL seasons 4 times, the Hyderabad franchise’s batter won the Orange cap title which is the most in IPL history.
2017 Orange Cap Winner – David Warner for Sunrisers Hyderabad
In the 2017 IPL season, Aussie batter David Warner won the second time Orange Cap title for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. David Warner scored 641 runs with an average rate of 58.27 and maintained a 141.81 strike rate in 14 matches.
2016 Orange Cap Winner – Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore
In the 2016 IPL season, former RCB captain Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap for the Bangalore franchise. Virat Kohli bagged 973 runs with an average rate of 81.08 and maintained a 152.03 strike rate in 16 matches. Virat Kohli is also one of the most run scorers in the IPL history.
2015 Orange Cap Winner – David Warner for Sunrisers Hyderabad
In the 2015 IPL season, Aussie batter David Warner won the Orange Cap title for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. David Warner scored 562 runs with an average rate of 43.23 and maintained a 156.54 strike rate in 14 matches.
2014 Orange Cap Winner – Robin Uthappa for Kolkata Knight Riders
In the 2014 IPL season, Robin Uthappa won the Orange Cap title for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Robin Uthappa scored 660 runs with an average rate of 44 and maintained a 137.78 strike rate in 16 matches.
2013 Orange Cap Winner – Michael Hussey for Chennai Super Kings
In the 2013 IPL season, Michael Hussey won the Orange Cap for the Chennai Super Kings. Michael Hussey bagged 733 runs with an average rate of 52.35 and maintained a 129.5 strike rate in 16 matches.
2012 Orange Cap Winner – Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bangalore
In the 2012 IPL season, Chris Gayle won the second time Orange Cap for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chris Gayle scored 733 runs with an average rate of 61.08 and maintained a 160.74 strike rate in 15 matches. Chris Gayle achieved the rare feat of winning the Orange Cap consecutively for the 2011 and 2012 IPL seasons.
2011 Orange Cap Winner – Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bangalore
In the 2011 IPL season, West Indies batter Chris Gayle won the Orange Cap for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chris Gayle scored 608 runs with an average rate of 67.55 and maintained a 183.13 strike rate in 12 matches.
2010 Orange Cap Winner – Sachin Tendulkar for Mumbai Indians
In the 2010 IPL season, Sachin Tendulkar won the Orange Cap for the Mumbai Indians. Sachin Tendulkar scored 618 runs with an average rate of 47.53 and maintained a 132.61 strike rate in 15 matches. Legendary Sachin Tendulkar is the first Indian batsman who win the IPL Orange Cap title.
2009 Orange Cap Winner – Matthew Hayden for Chennai Super Kings
In the 2009 IPL season, former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden won the Orange Cap for the Chennai Super Kings. Matthew Hayden scored 572 runs with an average rate of 52 and maintained a 144.81 strike rate in 12 matches.
2008 Orange Cap Winner – Shaun Marsh for Kings XI Punjab
In the 2008 IPL season, Shaun Marsh won the first Orange Cap for the Kings XI Panjab. Shaun Marsh scored 616 runs with an average rate of 68.44 and maintained a 139.68 strike rate in 11 matches.
