IPL 2024 Orange Cap
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a powerhouse of cricketing talent, where batsmen and bowlers showcase their skills on the grandest stage. Among the various accolades awarded during the IPL, the Orange Cap holds a special place. It recognizes the batter with the most runs scored throughout the entire season.
Introduced in 2008, the IPL Orange Cap isn't just an award; it's a symbol of consistent batsmanship and dominance throughout the grueling IPL schedule. The player leading the run-scorers list gets the privilege of wearing an actual orange cap while fielding, a visible reminder of their prowess. This distinction adds a layer of excitement and competition among the batters, pushing them to constantly outdo each other.
The IPL Orange Cap has seen some legendary names etch their mark. Chris Gayle, known for his explosive batting, has clinched the award twice, while David Warner, the swashbuckling Australian opener, has been the frontrunner thrice. Virat Kohli, the former India and RCB captain, holds the record for the most runs scored in a single IPL season (973 in 2016).
The race for the Orange Cap is a dynamic one. A player might be leading the scorers one day, only to be overtaken by another batter in the next match. In case of two batters scoring exact same runs, the batter with a better strike rate is awarded the Cap. This keeps the competition fierce and unpredictable, adding another layer of intrigue to the IPL.
List of IPL Orange Cap winners
| Year | Winner | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate |
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh (KXIP) | 11 | 616 | 115 | 68.44 | 139.68 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden (CSK) | 12 | 572 | 89 | 52 | 144.81 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar (MI) | 15 | 618 | 89 | 47.53 | 132.61 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 12 | 608 | 107 | 67.55 | 183.13 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 14 | 733 | 128 | 61.08 | 160.74 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey (CSK) | 17 | 733 | 95 | 52.35 | 129.5 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa (KKR) | 16 | 660 | 83 | 44 | 137.78 |
| 2015 | David Warner (SRH) | 14 | 562 | 91 | 43.23 | 156.54 |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli (RCB) | 16 | 973 | 113 | 81.08 | 152.03 |
| 2017 | David Warner (SRH) | 14 | 641 | 126 | 58.27 | 141.81 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson (SRH) | 17 | 735 | 84 | 52.5 | 142.44 |
| 2019 | David Warner (SRH) | 12 | 692 | 100 | 69.2 | 143.87 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul (KXIP) | 14 | 670 | 132* | 55.83 | 129.34 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 16 | 635 | 101* | 45.35 | 136.26 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler (RR) | 17 | 863 | 116 | 57.53 | 149.05 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill (GT) | 17 | 890 | 129 | 59.33 | 157.8 |
Rules for Orange Cap in IPL 2024
- The Orange Cap in IPL 2024 will be awarded to the leading run-scorer of the IPL season.
- The batter who holds the Orange Cap during the season is allowed to wear it while in the field during the games, as long as he has the most runs in the tournament.
- In an event where two or more batters are tied on runs, the batter with a better strike rate is awarded the Orange Cap.
- When a batter from the opposition surpasses the current Orange Cap holder's total, the previous holder may continue to wear the Cap until the end of that specific innings, at which point another batter may surpass him
Which batter won the IPL Orange Cap in 2023?
Gujarat Titans’ opener Shubman Gill won the Orange Cap in IPL 2023 as he scored 890 runs at an amazing average of 59.33 across 17.
Who won the first-ever IPL Orange Cap?
Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) batter Shaun Marsh made 616 runs in the inaugural IPL season in 2008, earning him the coveted IPL Orange Cap.
Who won the most IPL Orange Caps?
Australia’s David Warner has won the most IPL Orange Caps in history. The left-hander won the title in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
Who was the first Indian to win the IPL Orange Cap?
In IPL 2010, Sachin Tendulkar made 618 runs and became the first-ever Indian to bag the Orange Cap in IPL history.
Who won the IPL Orange Cap with the best strike rate?
Chris Gayle, who has won two IPL Orange caps, clinched the title in 2013 with an outstanding strike rate of 183.13 for RCB. This is the best strike rate recorded for an Orange Cap winning batter.
Who won the IPL Orange Cap with the best average?
Virat Kohli won his Orange Cap in IPL 2016 at an average of 81.08, the best by any Orange Cap winner in a single IPL season.
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