The first-ever recipient of the Orange Cap was Shaun Marsh. The Aussie, who represented the Punjab Kings in the inaugural edition of the IPL plundered 616 runs in the tournament. The first-ever Indian player to win the Orange Cap award in the IPL is Sachin Tendulkar.
The legendary cricketer scored 618 runs in the year 2010.Chris Gayle is the only player to have won the Orange Cap award on two consecutive occasions. The West Indian emerged as the highest run-scorer in the 2011 and 2012 editions of the IPL.
Also, Aussie David Warner has won the Orange Cap award the most number of times (three). The other players who have won the award are Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, Robin Uthappa, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and KL Rahul.
5. Faf du Plessis
Faf Du Plessis is an south african cricketer who plays for the Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League. Faf Du Plessis was born on Jul 13, 1984; and as of 2023, he is 39 years old. Faf Du Plessis is a batter from Pretoria and bats right handed. He made his IPL debut in 2012.
Faf Du Plessis has played 123 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 3808 runs, with an average of 36.27. He has also slammed 30 half-centuries, with his highest IPL score being 96 runs. Faf Du Plessis has hit 347 fours and 134 sixes in his IPL career.
4. Devon Conway
Devon Conway is an New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League. Devon Conway was born on Jul 08, 1991; and as of 2023, he is 32 years old. Devon Conway is a batter from Johannesburg, Gauteng and bats left handed. He made his IPL debut in 2022.
3. David Warner
David Warner is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Delhi franchise in the Indian Premier League. David Warner was born on Oct 27, 1986; and as of 2023, he is 37 years old. David Warner is a opening batter from Paddington, New South Wales and bats left handed. He made his IPL debut in 2009.
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli was born on Nov 05, 1988; and as of 2023, he is 35 years old. Virat Kohli is a middle order batter from Delhi and bats right handed. He made his IPL debut in 2008.
1.Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League. Ruturaj Gaikwad was born on Jan 31, 1997; and as of 2023, he is 26 years old. Ruturaj Gaikwad is a batter from Pune and bats right handed. He made his IPL debut in 2020.
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