IPL Orange Cap (2008-2025)

Sai Sudarshan holds the Orange Cap in IPL 2025 (X.com)

The Indian Premier League is one of the most-watched and talked-about tournaments in the world of sports. Since its inception in 2008, the cash-rich league has been a melting pot for all talented players from every corner of the globe. 

Apart from the coveted title, players also aim to win the Orange cap and Purple cap to prove their mettle and assert dominance in the battle of bat and ball. 

Let’s take a look at the list of Orange Cap winners in IPL history.

IPL Orange Cap List​

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What is Orange cap in IPL?

The Orange Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is an award given to the top run-scorer in the season. This tradition started in the first IPL season in 2008 and has become a hallmark of the league, highlighting outstanding batting performances.

The Orange Cap represents consistency and excellence in batting over the course of the tournament. The player who wins this cap not only gains recognition but can also potentially revive or bolster their international cricket career.

FAQs: IPL Orange Cap

Q.1. Who holds the Orange Cap in IPL 2025? 

Answer: Young Gujarat Titans' batter Sai Sudarshan won the Orange cap in IPL 2025. The lefty-batter scored a total of 759 runs in the 18th edition of the game.  

Q.2. Has any player won the Orange Cap more than once?

Answer: Yes, Chris Gayle (2 times) and David Warner (3 times) have both won the Orange Cap more than once.

Q.3. Who was the first Orange Cap winner in IPL?

Answer: Shaun Marsh won the first Orange Cap in 2008 playing for Kings XI Punjab.

Q.4. Are Super Over runs counted for the Orange Cap?

Answer: No, runs scored in Super Overs are not considered for the Orange Cap.

Q.5. Who was the first Orange Cap winner in IPL? 

Answer: Shaun Marsh won the first Orange Cap in 2008 playing for Kings XI Punjab.

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