Shaun Marsh wins first IPL Orange Cap in 2008 for Punjab Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Shaun Marsh, playing for Punjab Kings, was awarded the inaugural Orange Cap in the 2008 IPL season for being the leading run-scorer. During that season, he accumulated a total of 616 runs in 11 matches. Marsh's performance included a top score of 115, which helped establish the significance of the Orange Cap award. The award has since recognized the best batsman in subsequent IPL seasons, fostering competition among players to achieve the highest runs each year.
- •Shaun Marsh scored 616 runs in 2008 IPL season
- •Marsh played for Punjab Kings
- •Top score in the season was 115
- •Orange Cap introduced to reward leading run-scorer
- •Award continues to be contested in current seasons
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"Former Australia and Punjab Kings batter Shaun Marsh won the first-ever IPL Orange Cap award in 2008.
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