IPL Orange And Purple cap History (2023)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world, attracting fans from all over the globe. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has been a platform for cricketing legends to showcase their skills and entertain fans with their performances. One of the most exciting aspects of the IPL is the awarding of the Orange and Purple Caps to the best batsman and bowler of the tournament, respectively.

The IPL Orange Cap is awarded to the batsman who scores the most runs in the tournament, while the Purple Cap is awarded to the bowler who takes the most wickets. These caps have become an integral part of the IPL's identity, and winning them is considered a significant achievement for any player.

The concept of the IPL Orange and Purple Caps was introduced in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Since then, many players have won these caps, with some even winning them multiple times.

Here are some notable players who have won the IPL Orange and Purple Caps over the years:

2008:

• Orange Cap: Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab)
• Purple Cap: Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals)

2009:

• Orange Cap: Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings)
• Purple Cap: RP Singh (Deccan Chargers)

2010:

• Orange Cap: Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)
• Purple Cap: Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers)

2011:

• Orange Cap: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
• Purple Cap: Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians)

2012:

• Orange Cap: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
• Purple Cap: Morne Morkel (Delhi Daredevils)

2013:

• Orange Cap: Michael Hussey (Chennai Super Kings)
• Purple Cap: Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)

2014:

• Orange Cap: Robin Uthappa (Kolkata Knight Riders)
• Purple Cap: Mohit Sharma (Chennai Super Kings)

2015:

• Orange Cap: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
• Purple Cap: Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings)

2016:

• Orange Cap: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
• Purple Cap: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

2017:

• Orange Cap: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
• Purple Cap: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

2018:

• Orange Cap: Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
• Purple Cap: Andrew Tye (Kings XI Punjab)

2019:

• Orange Cap: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
• Purple Cap: Imran Tahir (Chennai Super Kings)

2020:

• Orange Cap: KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab)
• Purple Cap: Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals)

2021:

• Orange Cap: Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Capitals)
• Purple Cap: Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

2022:

• Orange Cap: David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
• Purple Cap: Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

2023:

• Orange Cap: Shubham Gill (Gujarat Titans)
• Purple Cap: Mohammad Shami (Gujarat Titans)

David Warner holds the record for the most Orange Cap wins, with three victories in 2015, 2017, and 2022. On the other hand, Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have won the Purple Cap twice each.

One of the most memorable moments in IPL history was when Chris Gayle won the Orange Cap in 2011, scoring 608 runs in just 12 matches. His performances were instrumental in helping his team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, reach the finals that year. Similarly, Lasith Malinga's Purple Cap win in 2011 was a significant moment, as he took an incredible 28 wickets in just 16 matches.