The IPL (Indian Premier League) has proven to be one of the most entertaining domestic international formats in cricket. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await this tournament every year to experience its thrill. Since the foundation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, it has been growing consistently. The ten teams that participate in this league represent different cities in India, feature some of the most prestigious players from other international teams, and consist of numerous talented rising stars worldwide. Since the beginning, IPL has been a cradle of skills and talent over time, where many newbies got a chance to make a name for themselves. In every season of the IPL (Indian Premier League), fans witness unbelievable games and a new set of scores that make it more entertaining.
The IPL 2023 has also been a spectator of a new set of scores, this year featuring several newbies and rising stars that showcased their skills and gave their best.
Top 10 Run Scorers in IPL 2023-24
| POS | Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 1 | Shubman Gill | 17 | 890 | 129 | 59.33 | 157.8 | 3 | 4 | 85 | 33 |
| 2 | Faf Du Plessis | 14 | 730 | 84 | 56.15 | 153.68 | 0 | 8 | 60 | 36 |
| 3 | Devon Conway | 16 | 672 | 92* | 51.69 | 139.7 | 0 | 6 | 77 | 18 |
| 4 | Virat Kohli | 14 | 639 | 101* | 53.25 | 139.82 | 2 | 6 | 65 | 16 |
| 5 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 14 | 625 | 124 | 48.08 | 163.61 | 1 | 5 | 82 | 26 |
| 6 | Suryakumar Yadav | 16 | 605 | 103* | 43.21 | 181.13 | 1 | 5 | 65 | 28 |
| 7 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 16 | 590 | 92 | 42.14 | 147.5 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 30 |
| 8 | David Warner | 14 | 516 | 86 | 36.86 | 131.63 | 0 | 6 | 69 | 10 |
| 9 | Rinku Singh | 14 | 474 | 67* | 59.25 | 149.52 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 29 |
| 10 | Ishan Kishan | 15 | 454 | 75 | 30.27 | 142.76 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 18 |
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One of the most prestigious awards in the IPL is the orange cap, awarded to the player who achieves the most runs in the league. In the IPL 2023, the one that qualified for this award was Shubhman Gill, who was the highest run scorer of IPL 2023 with 890 runs in this tournament. There have been more Orange Cap winners in the past seasons of the IPL rewarded with the same. Let’s take a look at the past orange cap holders to gain better knowledge in the table below:
Top 10 Run Scorers in IPL History
| Year | Winner | Runs | Team |
| 2008 | Shaun Marsh | 616 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | 572 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | 618 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2011 | Chris Gayle | 608 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | 733 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | 733 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | 660 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2015 | David Warner | 562 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2016 | Virat Kohli | 973 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2017 | David Warner | 641 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Kane Williamson | 735 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2019 | David Warner | 692 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | 670 | Punjab Kings |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 635 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | 863 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | 890 | Gujarat Titans |
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The highest orange cap winner in the IPL is Virat Kohli, who scored 973 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016, followed by Shubman Gill with 890 runs for Gujrat Titans in 2023. The third on the list of highest-orange-cap winners is Jose Butler for the Rajasthan Royals in 2022.
IPL is the only format in cricket that has been a home ground for huge scores and extraordinary performances. Its advent in the cricketing world has proven to be an asset that has raised the fan base of the sport to an immense number.
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FAQs
Q. Who scored the most runs in the IPL?
A. Virat Kohli is the one who scored the most runs (7263 in the IPL).
Q. Who scored the most runs in IPL 2023?
The highest run in IPL 2023 was scored by Shubman Gill of the Gujarat Titans in this tournament.
Q. Who is the sixes king in IPL 2023?
A. The one who scored the highest sixes in IPL 2023 is Faf du Plessis of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Q. Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2023?
A. Shubman Gill of the Gujrat Titans won the orange cap of the IPL 2023.
