IPL 2023: Five Indian Players Who Won Orange Cap In Indian Premier League History

As the tournament nears its business end, let's have a look at the five Indian players who have won Orange Cap in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sachin Tendulkar scored 618 runs while leading Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2010 season of Indian Premier League (IPL). The 'Master Blaster' not just scored the maximum runs in IPL back then but also led Mumbai all the way to the summit clash.

Veteran Robin Uthappa scored 660 runs while batting for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the entire 2014 season of Indian Premier League (IPL) to win the Orange Cap. He was key in KKR's 2nd IPL title win in 2014.

Virat Kohli, the greatest of all time, won the Orange Cap in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 by smashing 973, including four stunning centuries. Sadly, despite Kohli's heroics and lethal form, Bangalore failed to win the IPL trophy, yet again.

KL Rahul, captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, won the Orange Cap despite his team not qualifying for Playoffs. In that season, Rahul scored 670 runs.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) talented opener, won the Orange Cap in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 after scoring 635 runs in the entire season. Gaikwad and his opening partner Faf du Plessis were key in powering Chennai to a fourth title win in 2021.