IPL 2023: Here is a look at all orange cap winners from 2008 t0 2022

The inaugural game of the 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place in Ahmedabad on March 31 and pit the reigning champion Gujarat Titans against the four-time champion Chennai Super Kings. Every season has seen some splendid batting and bowling performances.The management recognises the extraordinary performances in both the departments and are duly awarded. The player who scores the highest number of runs in a season is awarded the Orange Cap.


Jos Buttler, the opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals, secured the Orange Cap in the 2022 IPL by accumulating 863 runs. He recorded four centuries and four fifties, which helped his team reach the final for the first time in 14 years. As the 2023 IPL season approaches, it's worth looking back at the list of previous Orange Cap winners throughout the league's history.

Winners of the ORANGE CAP in previous seasons

Year	Player	Team	Runs	Average	Strike rate	50	100	HS
2022	Jos Buttler	RR	863	57.53	149.05	4	4	116
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad	CSK	635	45.35	136.26	4	1	101*
2020	KL Rahul	PBKS	670	55.83	129.34	5	1	132*
2019	David Warner	SRH	692	69.20	143.87	8	1	100
2018	Kane Williamson	SRH	735	52.50	142.44	8	0	84
2017	David Warner	SRH	641	58.27	141.81	4	1	126
2016	Virat Kohli	RCB	973	81.08	152.03	7	4	113
2015	David Warner	SRH	562	43.23	156.54	7	0	91
2014	Robin Uthappa	KKR	660	44.00	137.78	5	0	83
2013	Michael Hussey	CSK	733	52.35	129.50	6	0	95
2012	Chris Gayle	RCB	733	61.08	160.74	7	1	128
2011	Chris Gayle	RCB	608	67.55	183.13	3	2	107
2010	Sachin Tendulkar	MI	618	47.53	132.61	5	0	89
2009	Matthew Hayden	CSK	572	52.00	144.81	5	0	89
2008	Shaun Marsh	KXIP	616	68.44	139.68	5	1	115

FAQs

Q1: When will the 16th edition of IPL begin and which teams will play the opening match?
The 16th IPL season will start on March 31. The opening match will be played between defending champions Gujarat Titans and four-time title holders Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.


Q2: What is the Orange Cap in IPL?
The Orange Cap is an award given to the player who scores the highest number of runs in a season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).