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Ever since the Indian Premier League (IPL) started almost all the biggest names in the game have played in the league. With the progression of every season, the allure of watching top-class batting makes the fans throng to the ground. In 17 years of the league, some of the batting talent that has been on display has been awe-inspiring.
Virat Kohli has been one of the best batters in the history of the league. During the IPL 2016 season, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper nearly scored 1000 runs. Barring a few players, none of the batters have come close to achieving the feat since.
To show appreciation for the efforts of the batters and to reward them for their efforts, the league came up with a special initiative. Each season batters in the league fight for the special Orange Cap which is presented to the highest run scorer during a season.
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Notable Orange Cap Winners in IPL History
Year | Name | Team | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
2008 | Shaun Marsh | Punjab Kings | 616 | 68.44 | 139.6 |
2009 | Matthew Hayden | Chennai Super Kings | 572 | 52 | 144.8 |
2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai Indians | 618 | 47.5 | 132.6 |
2011 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 608 | 67.5 | 183.1 |
2012 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 733 | 61 | 160.7 |
2013 | Michael Hussey | Chennai Super Kings | 733 | 52.3 | 129.5 |
2014 | Robin Uthappa | Kolkata Knight Riders | 660 | 44 | 137.7 |
2015 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 562 | 43.2 | 156.5 |
2016 | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 973 | 81 | 152 |
2017 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 641 | 58.2 | 141.8 |
2018 | Kane Williamson | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 735 | 58.2 | 142.4 |
2019 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 692 | 69.2 | 143.8 |
2020 | KL Rahul | Punjab Kings | 670 | 55.8 | 129.3 |
2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai Super Kings | 635 | 45.3 | 136.2 |
2022 | Jos Buttler | Rajasthan Royals | 863 | 57.5 | 149 |
2023 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 890 | 59.3 | 157.8 |
2024 | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 741 | 61.75 | 154.7 |
Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2024?
The honour of winning the Orange Cap during the IPL 2024 season went to Virat Kohli. Royal Challenger Bengaluru’s star played 15 matches and scored 741 runs for the season. His best of 113 not out came against Rajasthan Royals, which was his first century in four years. Virat Kohli also scored five half-centuries during the season to signal his form with the bat.
Who scored the most runs in IPL 2024?
Ruturaj Gaikwad was placed number two on the list for the most runs scored in IPL 2024. Chennai Super Kings skipper scored 583 runs with one century and four half-centuries. Riyan Parag was third on the list with 573 runs for Rajasthan Royals with an average of 52 and a strike rate of 149. Australian batter Travis Head was fourth on the list with 567 runs with a century and four fifties. Sanju Samson was the best 5th best run scorer with 531 runs for Rajasthan Royals with five half-centuries.
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Most runs in IPL 2024 playoff matches
Kolkata Knight Riders star player Venkatesh Iyer was the top scorer in the playoff matches. The 29-year-old scored 52 and 51 against Sunrisers in the first playoff as well as the finals. Heinrich Klaasen of Hyderabad scored a total of 98 runs in the playoffs while Rahul Tripathi scored 101 runs from 3 matches. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a total of 87 runs in the two playoff matches for Rajasthan Royals.
Top IPL batsmen with the highest run totals
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in a season which came during the 2016 season where he scored 973 runs. The closest any batter has come to bettering the record was during IPL 2023 when Shubman Gill scored 890 runs. Just a year prior, Jos Buttler scored 863 runs for Rajasthan Royals during the IPL 2022 season and took them to the finals.