IPL 2017: Orange Cap holders through the seasons

#2012 Chris Gayle, Royal Challengers Bangalore

Gayle did one better in the 2012 season, scoring 733 runs in 15 matches

M: 15, Runs: 733, Avg.: 61.08, SR: 160.74

Christopher Henry Gayle started off the 2012 season from exactly where he left in the previous year. His staggering batting and six hitting ability gave him a demi-god status amongst the Bangalore fans, the craziest fan base any cricket franchise can boast of.

He also established the record for the most runs in a single IPL season as he scored an astonishing 733 runs with the help of a glittering ton against Delhi Daredevils. Bowlers and fielding team captains were left clueless and the spectators were in for a treat every time the Jamaican walked into bat.

His performances in the IPL saw him signing handsome contracts with cricket franchises across the globe and also helped him return to his national team.