The Orange Cap is an award given to the batsman who scores the most runs in the IPL season. The batsman with the highest run tally wears the Orange Cap while fielding during the tournament. At the end of the season, the batsman with the overall highest runs receives the actual Orange Cap trophy.
IPL 2024 Orange Cap Leaderboard (Updated Today)
Orange Cap IPL 2024: With 741 runs, RCB's Virat Kohli wins the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, topping the list of highest run-scorers so far. CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad is second with 583 runs followed by RR's Riyan Parag finihsed 3rd with 573 runs. SRH's Travis Head is 4th with 567 runs and RR's Sanju Sanju Samson is 5th with 531 runs.
Check the updated IPL 2024 Orange Cap standings, then jump to the IPL points table for the full tournament picture.
| No. | Player | Runs | Matches | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 741 | 15 | 113* | 61.75 | 154.69 | 5 | 1 |
| 2 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 583 | 14 | 108* | 53.00 | 141.16 | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | Riyan Parag | 573 | 16 | 84* | 52.09 | 149.21 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | Travis Head | 567 | 15 | 102 | 40.50 | 191.55 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | Sanju Samson | 531 | 16 | 86 | 48.27 | 153.46 | 5 | 0 |
* Orange Cap standings after KKR vs SRH Final
IPL 2024 Orange Cap Winner - Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Virat Kohli was the major factor in Bangalore reaching the playoffs in 2024. Gill scored 741 runs at a strike rate of 154.69. He scored 1 century and 5 half centuries. Kohli hit a record 38 sixes in the season, his personal best in IPL. Bangalore lost to Rajasthan in the Eliminator. Virat Kohli is the 3rd player to win multiple Orange Caps after Chris Gayle and David Warner.
IPL 2023 Orange Cap Winner - Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Shubman Gill was the major factor in Gujarat reaching the final for the second consecutive year. Gill scored a massive 890 runs at an outstanding strike rate of 157.80. He scored 3 centuries and 4 half centuries. He is the third batter to cross the 800-run mark in one season after Virat Kohli in 2016 and Jos Buttler in 2022. In terms of runs scored in one season, he is only second behind Virat Kohli's 973 runs.
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IPL 2022 Orange Cap Winner - Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)
Jos Buttler was instrumental in Rajasthan reaching the final for the first time since 2008. Buttler scored a whopping 863 runs at a fantastic strike rate of 149.05. He scored 4 centuries and 4 half centuries. He is the second batter to cross the 800-run mark in one season after Virat Kohli, who achieved this feat in 2016.
IPL 2021 Orange Cap Winner- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)
Ruturaj Gaikwad was the first uncapped Indian player to win the Orange Cap in the Indian T20 League. Playing for Team Chennai, Gaikwad surprised everyone with his consistent batting performance throughout the season. He made 635 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 136.26.
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List of IPL Orange Cap Winners from (2008 to Present)
Let's take a look at the IPL orange cap winners list for each season from 2008.
| Year | Player | Runs | Team | Matches | Highest Score | Ave. | SR | 50s | 100s |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | 741 | RCB | 15 | 113* | 61.75 | 154.69 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | 890 | GT | 17 | 129 | 59.33 | 157.80 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | 863 | RR | 17 | 116 | 57.53 | 149.05 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 635 | CSK | 16 | 101* | 45.35 | 136.26 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | 670 | PBKS | 14 | 132* | 55.83 | 129.34 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | David Warner | 692 | SRH | 12 | 100 | 69.2 | 143.87 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | 735 | SRH | 17 | 84 | 52.5 | 142.44 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | David Warner | 641 | SRH | 14 | 126 | 58.27 | 141.81 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | 973 | RCB | 16 | 113 | 81.08 | 152.03 | 7 | 4 |
| 2015 | David Warner | 562 | SRH | 14 | 91 | 43.23 | 156.54 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | 660 | KKR | 16 | 83 | 44 | 137.78 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | 733 | CSK | 16 | 95 | 52.35 | 129.5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | 733 | RCB | 15 | 128 | 61.08 | 160.74 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | 608 | RCB | 12 | 107 | 67.55 | 183.13 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | 618 | MI | 15 | 89 | 47.53 | 132.61 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | 572 | CSK | 12 | 89 | 52 | 144.81 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | 616 | PBKS | 11 | 115 | 68.44 | 139.68 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQs
Who won the Orange cap in IPL 2024?
RCB's Virat Kohli is the holder of Orange Cap in IPL 2024. Kohli scored 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75 with 5 fifties and 1 century. His best score of 113* came against RR.
What is Orange Cap in IPL?
The "Orange Cap" in the IPL refers to an end of the season award given to the leading run-scorer in the tournament. The leading run getter wears the Orange Cap during the tournament.
What is the prize money for IPL Orange Cap?
The winning prize money for winning the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 is ₹10 Lakhs.
Who has won the Orange Cap most times in IPL?
Australia's David Warner has won the Orange Cap most times (3) in IPL. Warner won the Orange Cap titles in 2015, 2017, and 2019, playing for Team Hyderabad. Chris Gayle (2010 and 2011) and Virat Kohli (2016 and 2024) won the Orange Cap twice.
Which team has won the IPL Orange Cap most times?
Hyderabad and Bangalore have won the IPL Orange Cap most times (4). Chennai have won it 3 times. Punjab have won it twice. Mumbai, Kolkata, Rajasthan and Gujarat have won it once.
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