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LEGACY OF THE ORANGE CAP
Since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, the Orange Cap has represented the pinnacle of batting excellence in the Indian Premier League. Awarded to the tournament's leading run-scorer, it has become a symbol of consistency, impact and sustained performance throughout the high-pressure T20 season.
From Shaun Marsh's 616 runs in the inaugural 2008 season to Virat Kohli's record-breaking 973 runs in 2016, the Orange Cap has been claimed by some of the biggest names in IPL history. The 2026 season added another remarkable chapter when Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finished as the leading run-scorer with 776 runs in 16 matches.
Sooryavanshi's 2026 campaign was particularly extraordinary. The 15-year-old batter recorded a batting average of 48.50 and an astonishing strike rate of 237.30, with one century and five fifties. His highest score was 103, while his 72 sixes set a new IPL single-season record. He also became the youngest-ever Orange Cap winner and collected the IPL 2026 Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player awards.
Behind Sooryavanshi, Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill finished with 732 runs, while Sai Sudharsan was also among the leading run-scorers. The 2026 IPL season featured 74 matches between 10 teams from March 28 to May 31, making Sooryavanshi's remarkable consistency across 16 innings even more impressive.
IPL Orange Cap Winners 2008 – 2026
The IPL Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer of an IPL season. The award includes runs scored during the league stage and playoffs. The player who finishes the season with the most runs receives the Orange Cap at the end of the tournament.
From Shaun Marsh in 2008 to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in 2026, the award has been won by some of the biggest names in T20 cricket.
This IPL Orange Cap winners list covers every season from 2008 to 2026. It includes the winner, team, matches, runs, batting average, strike rate, and other important records. We bring you this article featuring the current IPL Orange Cap holder as well as all of the Orange Cap winners from 2008 to 2027.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals · IPL 2026
runs in 16 matches. Youngest Orange Cap winner in IPL history at 15 years and 65 days.
IPL Orange Cap Winners List 2008 to 2026
Here is the complete IPL Orange Cap winners list from 2008 to 2026.
| Year | Orange Cap Winner | Team | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | Kings XI Punjab | 11 | 616 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 572 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai Indians | 15 | 618 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 608 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 15 | 733 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | Chennai Super Kings | 16 | 733 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | Kolkata Knight Riders | 16 | 660 |
| 2015 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 562 |
| 2016 | Virat KohliRecord | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 16 | 973 |
| 2017 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 641 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 17 | 735 |
| 2019 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 692 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | Kings XI Punjab | 14 | 670 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai Super Kings | 16 | 635 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | Rajasthan Royals | 17 | 863 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 17 | 890 |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 | 741 |
| 2025 | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 15 | 759 |
| 2026 | Vaibhav SooryavanshiLatest | Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 776 |
The 2008 to 2025 records are supported by season-wise IPL records, while the 2026 Orange Cap went to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after he scored 776 runs.
Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2027
To Be Announced
IPL 2027 will be the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League that started in 2008. Since the IPL 2027 season has not yet started, the Orange Cap winner has not yet been announced. We will update the table below as soon as the tournament begins.
| Year | Orange Cap Holder | Team | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Yet to be announced | — | — | — |
What Is the IPL Orange Cap?
The Orange Cap is one of the most recognised individual awards in the Indian Premier League. It goes to the batter who scores the most runs in a season. The tournament uses the overall run tally, including playoff matches, to determine the final winner.
The Orange Cap can change hands during an IPL season. Several players may wear it temporarily when they move to the top of the run-scoring table. However, only one player finishes the season as the official Orange Cap winner.
IPL Orange Cap Winners: Season-by-Season
Let's look at every IPL Orange Cap winner and their performance in that season.
Shaun Marsh
Shaun Marsh became the first-ever IPL Orange Cap winner in 2008, representing Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). His strong run-scoring campaign, which included a century and a five-fifty, set the benchmark for future winners.
Matthew Hayden
The Australian opener combined power with consistency. His aggressive opening style suited the T20 format perfectly.
Sachin Tendulkar
Tendulkar added another major achievement to his legendary career, showing that experience and timing could remain highly effective in the rapid-fire IPL.
Chris Gayle
Gayle won his first Orange Cap with two centuries in the season. His power-hitting made him one of the most dangerous batters in the tournament.
Chris Gayle
Gayle retained the Orange Cap, smashing a century and seven fifties. He became the first player to win it in consecutive seasons.
Michael Hussey
His calm approach and ability to build long innings made him one of CSK's key batters.
Robin Uthappa
Consistent performances from Uthappa helped KKR during their successful 2014 campaign.
David Warner
Warner's first Orange Cap. His aggressive batting at the top gave SRH a reliable source of runs throughout the season.
Virat Kohli
One of the greatest batting seasons in IPL history. 973 runs is still the highest individual tally in a single season, with four centuries along the way.
David Warner
Warner won his second Orange Cap and also scored a century during the season.
Kane Williamson
Williamson became the first New Zealand player to win the IPL Orange Cap.
David Warner
Warner's third Orange Cap, scored in just 12 matches. He remains the only player to win it three times.
KL Rahul
Rahul finished the season with an unbeaten 132 as his highest score.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
His first Orange Cap helped establish him as one of the leading young Indian batters in the league.
Jos Buttler
An outstanding season from the Royals opener with four centuries. His 863 runs remain among the highest season totals in IPL history.
Shubman Gill
Gill scored three centuries, and his 890 runs made him the second-highest single-season run-scorer at the time, behind Kohli's 973.
Virat Kohli
Kohli won his second Orange Cap and became the first Indian batter to win it twice.
Sai Sudharsan
Sudharsan finished ahead of the other leading run-scorers and became the latest Orange Cap winner before the 2026 season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
History made in IPL 2026: 776 runs in 16 matches and the youngest Orange Cap winner ever, at 15 years and 65 days.
Stats marked with ~ or + are approximate figures. A dash means the figure is not listed.
Orange Cap Records & Milestones
Who Has Won the Most Orange Caps in IPL?
David Warner holds the record for the most IPL Orange Cap wins. He has won the award three times:
- 2015
- 2017
- 2019
Two-Time Winners
Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle have each won the Orange Cap twice. Kohli won it in 2016 and 2024 and Gayle won it in 2011 and 2012. No other batter has won the award more than once as of the end of IPL 2026.
Youngest Orange Cap Winner
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest IPL Orange Cap winner in 2026 at just 15 years and 65 days old. Before him, Sai Sudharsan held the record at 23 years and 237 days.
Which Player Scored the Most Runs in an IPL Season?
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in a single IPL season. He scored 973 runs in IPL 2016 for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli scored four centuries during that campaign and finished with an average of 81.08. No batter has crossed the 1,000-run mark in a single IPL season so far.
Who Scored the Most Runs in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finished IPL 2026 as the highest run-scorer with 776 runs in 16 matches for Rajasthan Royals. Shubman Gill finished second with 732 runs, while Sai Sudharsan scored 722 runs. Virat Kohli finished fourth with 675 runs.
Which Team Has Produced the Most Orange Cap Winners?
Several IPL franchises have produced multiple Orange Cap winners.
Orange Cap Prize Money and Benefits
The IPL Orange Cap winner gets Rs 10 lakh as prize money. The award goes to the batter who scores the most runs in the tournament. The winner also receives the Orange Cap and recognition as the season's highest run-scorer.
Winning this award adds a major achievement to a player's IPL career and record. It can also increase the player's popularity among cricket fans. The Orange Cap is one of the most important individual batting awards in the IPL.
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Prize Money | Rs 10 lakh |
| Orange Cap | Presented to the leading run-scorer |
| Trophy/Award | Official IPL season award |
| Recognition | Recognised as the highest run-scorer of the season |
| Career Value | Adds a major individual achievement to the player's IPL record |
| Performance Recognition | Highlights consistency and run-scoring impact throughout the season |
Men's IPL Purple Cap Winners
The IPL Purple Cap goes to the bowler who takes the most wickets in an IPL season. The award has been given since the first IPL season in 2008. The Purple Cap can change hands during the tournament, but the player with the most wickets at the end wins the award.
Sohail Tanvir won the first Purple Cap in 2008 with 22 wickets for Rajasthan Royals. Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel hold the record for most wickets in one season, with 32 each. In IPL 2026, Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap after taking 29 wickets for Gujarat Titans. This was his second Purple Cap after his 2020 win.
| Year | Purple Cap Winner | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan Royals | 22 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | Deccan Chargers | 23 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | Deccan Chargers | 21 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai Indians | 28 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | Delhi Daredevils | 25 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 32 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | 23 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 26 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 26 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | Kings XI Punjab | 24 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | Chennai Super Kings | 26 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | Delhi Capitals | 30 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | RCB | 32 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | 27 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat Titans | 28 |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | Punjab Kings | 24 |
| 2025 | Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 25 |
| 2026 | Kagiso RabadaLatest | Gujarat Titans | 29 |
Men's IPL Purple Cap Prize Money
The IPL Purple Cap winner receives Rs 10 lakh as prize money. The award goes to the bowler who takes the most wickets in an IPL season, including the playoff matches.
The Purple Cap is more than just a cash prize. It recognises the bowler who consistently performs throughout the tournament. Winning it also becomes an important achievement in a player's IPL career. In IPL 2026, Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap after taking 29 wickets for Gujarat Titans. He finished ahead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who took 28 wickets.
Women's Orange & Purple Cap Winners
Women's Orange Cap Winners
The Women's Premier League (WPL) also awards an Orange Cap to the highest run-scorer of each season. The current WPL Orange Cap prize money is Rs 5 lakh.
Hayley Matthews won the first WPL Orange Cap in 2023 after scoring 271 runs for Mumbai Indians. Meg Lanning won it in 2024 with 345 runs for Delhi Capitals. Natalie Sciver-Brunt scored 523 runs for Mumbai Indians in 2025 and won the Orange Cap. In 2026, Smriti Mandhana won the award after scoring 377 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
| Year | Orange Cap Winner | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hayley Matthews | Mumbai Indians | 271 |
| 2024 | Meg Lanning | Delhi Capitals | 345 |
| 2025 | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | Mumbai Indians | 523 |
| 2026 | Smriti MandhanaLatest | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 377 |
Women's Purple Cap Winners
The WPL Purple Cap goes to the bowler who takes the most wickets in a season. The current WPL Purple Cap prize money is Rs 5 lakh.
Hayley Matthews won the Purple Cap in 2023 with 16 wickets for Mumbai Indians. Shreyanka Patil took 13 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. Amelia Kerr won the award in 2025 after taking 18 wickets for Mumbai Indians. In 2026, Sophie Devine claimed the Purple Cap with 17 wickets for Gujarat Giants.
| Year | Purple Cap Winner | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hayley Matthews | Mumbai Indians | 16 |
| 2024 | Shreyanka Patil | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 |
| 2025 | Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | 18 |
| 2026 | Sophie DevineLatest | Gujarat Giants | 17 |
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Conclusion
The IPL Orange Cap winners list tells the story of some of the league's greatest batters. Shaun Marsh started the journey in 2008. Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Jos Buttler and other stars later added their names to the list.
Virat Kohli's 973-run season remains one of the biggest batting achievements in IPL history. David Warner's three Orange Caps remain the highest individual tally. In 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added a new chapter to the record book. His 776 runs earned him the Orange Cap and made him the youngest player to win the award.
As every new IPL season begins, the race for the IPL Orange Cap starts again. New batters get a chance to challenge established stars, break records and add their names to one of the most recognisable lists in T20 cricket.
FAQs
What is the IPL Orange Cap?
The IPL Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer of an IPL season. The final award considers runs scored throughout the tournament, including the playoffs.
Is the Orange Cap awarded only at the end of the IPL season?
Yes, the Orange Cap is awarded to the leading run-scorer at the conclusion of the IPL season. The player who has accumulated the highest number of runs throughout the tournament receives this prestigious individual accolade.
Who has won the most Orange Caps in IPL history?
David Warner has won the most Orange Caps. He has won the award three times, in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
Can more than one player wear the Orange Cap during an IPL season?
Yes. The Orange Cap can change hands during a season when another batter becomes the tournament's leading run-scorer. The final Orange Cap winner is the player who finishes the tournament with the most runs.
Is the Orange Cap awarded only for league matches?
No. The final Orange Cap calculation includes runs scored in the playoffs as well.
Who has won the Orange Cap twice?
Chris Gayle (won in 2011 and 2012) and Virat Kohli (won in 2016 and 2024) have each won the Orange Cap twice.