Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22 and fans are eagerly awaiting another action-packed season. Every year, new records are made and broken, with players competing for prestigious individual accolades.
One such honor is the Orange Cap, awarded to the highest run-scorer of the season. But do you know which player has won the most Orange Caps in Indian Premier League (IPL) history? If your first guess is Virat Kohli, you might be surprised - because the correct answer is someone else.
Who holds the record for Most Orange Caps in IPL history?
The record for winning the most Orange Caps in Indian Premier League (IPL) history belongs to David Warner. The Australian batting maestro has won the award three times, more than any other player.
2015 – Warner won his first Orange Cap after scoring 562 runs in 14 matches.
2017 – He dominated once again, amassing 641 runs to claim his second Orange Cap.
2019 – Despite playing only 12 matches, he smashed 692 runs, securing his third Orange Cap.
With this achievement, Warner holds the record of winning the Orange Cap the most times in IPL history.
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Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle's Orange Cap wins
Virat Kohli, the highest run-scorer in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, has claimed the Orange Cap twice.
2016 – Kohli set an all-time record by scoring 973 runs, the most in a single IPL season.
2024 – He won his second Orange Cap after scoring 741 runs.
West Indies legend Chris Gayle is another big name, holding the unique record of winning the Orange Cap in back-to-back seasons:
2011 – 608 runs in 12 matches.
2012 – 733 runs in 15 matches.
When will Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 start?
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, 2025, with the final scheduled for May 25, 2025. This season will see ten teams battling it out across 74 matches, spanning over two months. As the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will aim to retain their title.