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The Orange Cap in IPL 2023 will be bestowed upon the player who concludes the season with the highest run tally. This prestigious accolade has been a hallmark of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008.

In the previous season, Saudi Aramco served as the sponsor for the Orange Cap, marking the first instance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) partnering with a distinguished entity for both the Orange and Purple Caps.

PLAYER	TEAM		MAT	INN	RUNS	AVG	SR	4s	6s	100s	50s	NO	HS
1	S Gill	GT		17	17	890	59.33	157.80	85	33	3	4	2	129
2	F du Plessis	RCB		14	14	730	56.15	153.68	60	36	0	8	1	84
3	DP Conway	CSK		16	15	672	51.69	139.71	77	18	0	6	2	92
4	V Kohli	RCB		14	14	639	53.25	139.82	65	16	2	6	2	101
5	YBK Jaiswal	RR		14	14	625	48.08	163.61	82	26	1	5	1	124
6	SA Yadav	MI		16	16	605	43.21	181.14	65	28	1	5	2	103
7	RD Gaikwad	CSK		16	15	590	42.14	147.50	46	30	0	4	1	92
8	D Warner	DC		14	14	516	36.86	131.63	69	10	0	6	0	86
9	RK Singh	KKR		14	14	474	59.25	149.53	31	29	0	4	6	67
10	IPKP Kishan	MI		16	15	454	30.27	142.77	54	18	0	3	0	75

Orange Cap in IPL 2023

The inaugural recipient of the Orange Cap in IPL history was Australian batsman Shaun Marsh, who amassed 616 runs in 11 matches for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) during the 2008 season, boasting an impressive strike rate of 139.68.

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) holds the record for the most runs in a single IPL season, having scored a staggering 973 runs in 2016. Notably, Kohli is also the highest run-scorer in the IPL overall, with a total of 6624 runs.

Chris Gayle, a former teammate of Kohli at RCB, remains the only player to retain the Orange Cap in consecutive IPL seasons. He achieved this feat by securing the Orange Cap in the 2011 and 2012 seasons, amassing 608 runs and 733 runs, respectively.

No	Player	TEAM	Run	SR	Mat	Inn	No	HS	Avg	30s	50s	100s	6s
1	Jos Buttler	RR	863	149	17	17	2	116	57	3	4	4	45
2	KL Rahul	LSG	616	135	15	15	3	103*	51	2	4	2	30
3	Quinton de Kock	LSG	508	148	15	15	1	140*	36	2	3	1	23
4	Hardik Pandya	GT	487	131	15	15	4	87*	44	4	4	0	12
5	Shubman Gill	GT	483	132	16	16	2	96	34	3	4	0	11
6	David Miller	GT	481	142	16	16	9	94*	68	5	2	0	23
7	Faf du Plessis	RCB	468	127	16	16	1	96	31	2	3	0	13
8	Shikhar Dhawan	PBKS	460	122	14	14	2	88*	38	4	3	0	12
9	Sanju Samson	RR	458	146	17	17	1	55	28	5	2	0	26
10	Deepak Hooda	LSG	451	136	15	14	0	59	32	3	4	0	18

Rules for Orange Cap in IPL 2023

The rules governing the Orange Cap in IPL 2023 are as follows:

• The player with the most runs at the conclusion of IPL 2023, including playoff fixtures, will be awarded the Orange Cap.
• As the season progresses, players leading the run-scoring charts will have the privilege of wearing the Orange Cap on the field.
• In case multiple batters end the season with the same run tally, the player with the better strike rate will be awarded the Orange Cap.
• Runs scored during Super Overs will not be considered in the race for the Orange Cap.

Orange Cap in IPL 2023 Details

What Is the Orange Cap in IPL?

The Orange Cap is a prestigious accolade presented to the player who accumulates the highest number of runs in a single IPL season. The competition for the Orange Cap commences once all participating teams have played at least one match in the tournament, with the title changing hands each season.

Who Receives the Orange Cap in IPL?

The Orange Cap is awarded to the player who consistently compiles runs throughout the season, showcasing exceptional consistency rather than sporadic high scores. The player who outperforms their peers and tops the run-scoring charts is presented with the Orange Cap in IPL.

How Many Indians Have Won the Orange Cap in IPL?

In the 15 seasons of the IPL, five Indian players have claimed the Orange Cap. The distinguished list includes Sachin Tendulkar (MI – 2010), Robin Uthappa (KKR – 2014), Virat Kohli (RCB – 2016), KL Rahul (KXIP – 2020), and Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK – 2021).

Benefits of Wearing the Orange Cap

Securing the Orange Cap at the end of the tournament brings significant recognition and attention, often propelling players into the spotlight for the following season. It can also provide a platform for players to revive their international careers or stake a claim for a spot in their respective national teams.

Has an Uncapped Player Ever Won the Orange Cap in IPL History?

Shaun Marsh stands as the sole uncapped player to have won the Orange Cap in IPL history. He achieved this remarkable feat in IPL 2008 while representing Punjab at the age of just 24.

Do Super Over Runs Count Towards the Orange Cap?

Super Overs are played when teams are tied at the end of a regular 40-over game. However, the runs scored during Super Overs are not considered in the Orange Cap standings, nor are they added to a player’s overall IPL career runs.

Has Anyone Ever Won Both the Orange Cap and Purple Cap Simultaneously?

Despite the presence of many outstanding all-rounders in the IPL, no player has managed to clinch both the Orange Cap and Purple Cap simultaneously in a single season.

Top Contenders for the Orange Cap in IPL 2023

As of now, England’s Jos Buttler holds the Orange Cap, having hammered 863 runs in 17 matches during the previous season. Buttler, who plays for the Rajasthan Royals, is the frontrunner to retain the Orange Cap in IPL 2023. However, he faces stiff competition from accomplished batsmen such as KL Rahul, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Hardik Pandya.