The Orange Cap was introduced in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and is awarded to the player who scores the most runs in a single season.
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The Orange Cap is inspired by the tradition of wearing a "cap" to recognize the leading run-scorer in tournaments.
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The first recipient of the Orange Cap was Shaun Marsh from the Kings XI Punjab, who scored a staggering 616 runs in the inaugural season.
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Chris Gayle holds the record for the most Orange Cap wins, having won it on six occasions.
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Chris Gayle achieved this feat while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).
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Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, won the Orange Cap in the 2010 season while representing the Mumbai Indians.
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David Warner, the explosive Australian opener, has won the Orange Cap three times while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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The Orange Cap has been won by overseas players more often than Indian players, showcasing the diverse talent pool in the IPL