The IPL 2022 season is underway. We have already seen many exceptional performances. Faf Du Plessis, Ishan Kishan, and Deepak Hooda have made clear intentions to win the orange cap. On the other hand, Mohammad Shami and Kuldeep Yadav have performed with the leather in hand. They are top contenders for the Purple Cap. But who are the Champions that have won the caps over the years? Here is an in-depth look at the list:
Orange Cap Winners List till IPL 2022:
| Name | Runs Scored | Team |
| Shaun Marsh | 616 | Kings XI Punjab |
| Matthew Hayden | 572 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 618 | Mumbai Indians |
| Chris Gayle | 608 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Chris Gayle | 733 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Michael Hussey | 733 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Robin Uthappa | 660 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| David Warner | 562 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Virat Kohli | 973 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| David Warner | 641 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Kane Williamson | 735 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| David Warner | 692 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| KL Rahul | 670 | Punjab Kings |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 635 | Chennai Super Kings |
Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Orange Cap in IPL 2021:
The last season saw an uncapped player winning the orange cap. Ruturaj Gaikwad was in his prime form. The second on the list was Faf Du Plessis by just 2 runs. Chennai Super Kings won the title due to both these batsmen. Ruturaj plays domestic cricket for Maharashtra. He has good knowledge about the MCA pitch. Gaikwad has been an integral part of the India A team for over 2 years now. He has been knocking on the door of the national team for quite some time. He debuted for the T20 team in the India tour of Sri Lanka in 2021. He has an exquisite cover drive. Ruturaj recently broke Virat Kohli’s record of three consecutive 100s in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. It will be amazing to see how he bats in the IPL 2022 season.
Purple Cap Winners List till IPL 2022:
| Player Name | Wickets Taken | Team |
| Sohail Tanvir | 22 | Rajasthan Royals |
| Rudra Pratap Singh | 23 | Deccan Chargers |
| Pragya Ojha | 21 | Deccan Chargers |
| Lasith Malinga | 28 | Mumbai Indians |
| Morne Morkel | 25 | Delhi Daredevils |
| Dwayne Bravo | 32 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Mohit Sharma | 23 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Dwayne Bravo | 26 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 23 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 26 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Andrew Tye | 24 | Kings XI Punjab |
| Imran Tahir | 26 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Kagiso Rabada | 30 | Delhi Capitals |
| Harshal Patel | 32 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap in IPL 2021:
Harshal Patel won the prestigious Purple Cap in IPL 2021. While doing so he also became the only bowler to match Dwayne Bravo’s record of 32 wickets in an IPL season. Harshal made effective use of the conditions and bowled very well. His slower balls made life hell for the batters. His 5-wicket haul against the Mumbai Indians in Chennai was a treat to watch. He is a thinking bowler and knows what to bowl. Apart from the 37-run over which he bowled to Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal had an exceptional tournament. It will be good to see how Harshal bowls in the IPL 2022 season.
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