Orange Cap / IPL top run scorer
Read the Orange Cap list as sustained batting opportunity. For "Orange Cap 2025" or "current Orange Cap holder", confirm in the publisher's current season page; this page is the historical list.
IPL batting records
IPL Orange Cap winners and run-scoring context.
Use the Orange Cap list to understand sustained batting opportunity across IPL seasons. It is a historical reference, not a live leaderboard or a promise about the next match.
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Orange Cap most times / repeat winners
Repeat winners signal durability, not current form. Combine with the announced XI, batting position, venue and contest size before captaincy.
Orange Cap winners by season
The Orange Cap recognises the leading run-scorer in a completed IPL season. Use the season and player together; a career reputation is not the same as current opportunity. The 2026 season went to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — see the dedicated 2026 recap for context.
| Rank / season | Player / team | Record context |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | 616 runs |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | 572 runs |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | 618 runs |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | 608 runs |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | 733 runs |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | 733 runs |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | 660 runs |
| 2015 | David Warner | 562 runs |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | 973 runs |
| 2017 | David Warner | 641 runs |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | 735 runs |
| 2019 | David Warner | 692 runs |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | 670 runs |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 635 runs |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | 863 runs |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | 890 runs |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | 741 runs |
| 2025 | Sai Sudharsan | 759 runs |
| 2026 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 776 runs (RR, youngest Orange Cap winner at 15) |
- Season totals are listed for completed seasons through 2026.
- Historical totals can be affected by number of matches, team schedule and batting position.
- The 2026 Orange Cap went to a 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — role context matters more than age for fantasy decisions.
- For a current fantasy team, verify the announced XI and expected batting slot first.
How to use Orange Cap history in fantasy cricket
A top run-scoring season is most useful as a prompt to check opportunity: batting position, powerplay access, boundary rate, workload and venue. Do not select a player only because they previously won the Orange Cap. Use the team-building framework and captain guide after checking the current match.
Continue to the IPL stats hub, team-building framework, or captain selection guide.
FAQ
Is this a live IPL leaderboard?
No. These pages are historical reference guides using completed-season or published-record data. Confirm current standings, squads and match conditions in the competition's current information before making a fantasy decision.
Can historical IPL records guarantee fantasy points?
No. A record is context, not a prediction. Combine it with announced selection, current role, workload, venue and contest format.
Who has won the Orange Cap more than once?
David Warner and Virat Kohli are among the repeat Orange Cap winners in the season list above. Repeat success shows sustained batting output, but it does not remove the need to check current form and role.
Make the next decision from current evidence
Historical records are a starting point. Confirm the XI, map the role and choose a contest you can explain.
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