| Season | Winner | Runs |
| IPL 2021 | R Gaikwad (CSK) | 635 |
| IPL 2020 | KL Rahul (KXIP) | 670 |
| IPL 2019 | D Warner (SRH) | 692 |
| IPL 2018 | K Williamson (SRH) | 735 |
| IPL 2017 | D Warner (SRH) | 641 |
| IPL 2016 | V Kohli (RCB) | 973 |
| IPL 2015 | D Warner (SRH) | 562 |
| IPL 2014 | R Uthappa (KKR) | 660 |
| IPL 2013 | M Hussey (CSK) | 733 |
| IPL 2012 | C Gayle (RCB) | 733 |
| IPL 2011 | C Gayle (RCB) | 608 |
| IPL 2010 | S Tendulkar (MI) | 618 |
| IPL 2009 | M Hayden (CSK) | 572 |
| IPL 2008 | S Marsh (KXIP) | 616 |
Most Orange Caps/Orange Cap holders in IPL: Chris Gayle (2), David Warner (2), Virat Kohli (1), Mike Hussey (1), Robin Uthappa (1), Sachin Tendulkar (1), Shaun Marsh (1), Matthew Hayden (1), KL Rahul (1), Ruturaj Gaikwad (1).
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Glossary: CSK-Chennai Super Kings, KXIP-Kings XI Punjab, KKR-Kolkata Knight Riders, MI-Mumbai Indians, RR-Rajasthan Royals, RCB-Royal Challengers Bangalore, SRH-Sunrisers Hyderabad
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