By Priyanka Roshan | May 8, 2025
The Orange Cap in Indian Premier League (IPL) isn’t just headgear—it’s a mark of unmatched dominance. Here are the legends who’ve worn it more than once and the contenders aiming for it in 2025.
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Warner’s ruthless consistency with the bat earned him three Orange Caps. His aggressive top-order fireworks for Sunrisers Hyderabad made him the most successful run-scorer in IPL history by season caps.
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Chris Gayle’s 2011 and 2012 seasons were pure destruction. Back-to-back Orange Caps showcased his six-hitting prowess and unmatched flair at the top for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Virat Kohli, who claimed the Orange Cap in 2016 with a record-breaking 973 runs and again in 2024 with 741 runs, has proven his dominance year after year.
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He’s now eyeing a third title in 2025 to equal Warner’s historic record of three Orange Caps, further cementing his legacy as one of the IPL’s all-time greats.
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Winning the Orange Cap once is impressive—doing it again takes grit, form, and firepower. These three batting stars have worn it before and are back in the hunt this season.
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With 890 runs in 2023, Shubman Gill’s calm aggression and flawless strokeplay earned him the Orange Cap. Now back in form, he’s on track to claim a second in just three years.
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Jos Buttler’s blistering 863 runs and four centuries in IPL 2022 propelled Rajasthan to the finals. He returns in 2025, hungry to recapture his explosive form and vie for a second Orange Cap.
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In the bio-bubble season of 2020, KL Rahul’s composed 670 runs earned him the Orange Cap. A proven performer, he’s back in the hunt for another this year.
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