A-Z of IPL 2020: Guess who has won the Orange cap the most number of times?

After 12 successful seasons, the Indian Premier League is back despite the challenges of the coronavirus. In 2020, it is set to make and break many records but before that, here are some facts and tidbits of the IPL that will keep you to update.
After 12 successful seasons, the Indian Premier league is back despite the challenges of the coronavirus. In 2020, it is set to make and break many records but before that, here are some facts and tidbits of the IPL that will keep you to update. (Photo | Express Illustration/ Tapas Ranjan)
After 12 successful seasons, the Indian Premier league is back despite the challenges of the coronavirus. In 2020, it is set to make and break many records but before that, here are some facts and tidbits of the IPL that will keep you to update. (Photo | Express Illustration/ Tapas Ranjan)
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Andre Russell: The six-hitting West Indies maverick is the reigning player of the tournament. Cleared boundaries at ease in 2019 and will look to do the same.  (Photo | PTI)
Andre Russell: The six-hitting West Indies maverick is the reigning player of the tournament. Cleared boundaries at ease in 2019 and will look to do the same. (Photo | PTI)
Bio-secure bubble: The most important sporting lexicon in 2020. Sporting events can only be held inside this environment to prevent the spread of the virus. (Photo | PTI)
Bio-secure bubble: The most important sporting lexicon in 2020. Sporting events can only be held inside this environment to prevent the spread of the virus. (Photo | PTI)
Chennai Super Kings: One of the most successful T20 franchises anywhere in the world. They will look to make it four IPL titles this time out. (Photo | PTI)
Chennai Super Kings: One of the most successful T20 franchises anywhere in the world. They will look to make it four IPL titles this time out. (Photo | PTI)
David Warner: One of the most successful overseas players in IPL history. And the first player ever to hit 500+ in four back-to-back editions. (Photo | PTI)
David Warner: One of the most successful overseas players in IPL history. And the first player ever to hit 500+ in four back-to-back editions. (Photo | PTI)
Eliminators: The format to identify the two teams in the final, a method the IPL made famous in the Indian context. A variation is in use by many leagues in many countries.  (Photo | IPL Website)
Eliminators: The format to identify the two teams in the final, a method the IPL made famous in the Indian context. A variation is in use by many leagues in many countries. (Photo | IPL Website)
Fantasy league: The must-have currency when watching IPL, a fantasy league. Set your team, manage your budget and pretend you manage a team for the next 50 days. (File Photo | AFP)
Fantasy league: The must-have currency when watching IPL, a fantasy league. Set your team, manage your budget and pretend you manage a team for the next 50 days. (File Photo | AFP)
GenNext: This IPL will be a good opportunity for youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal (in picture), Shivam Mavi, Priyam Garg to make a mark. (File Photo)
GenNext: This IPL will be a good opportunity for youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal (in picture), Shivam Mavi, Priyam Garg to make a mark. (File Photo)
Hotstar: The go to place to watch the league on the internet. Considering people are preferring to watch sporting content on OTTs as compared to cable, expect that trend to continue. (Photo | Screenshot)
Hotstar: The go to place to watch the league on the internet. Considering people are preferring to watch sporting content on OTTs as compared to cable, expect that trend to continue. (Photo | Screenshot)
Icons: Back when auctions were novel affairs, certain players were earmarked as icon players, who were automatically picked up by their home franchises. In Picture, Royal Challengers Bangalore's Icon player Rahul Dravid (left) with Muthiah Muralitharan. (File Photo | EPS)
Icons: Back when auctions were novel affairs, certain players were earmarked as icon players, who were automatically picked up by their home franchises. In Picture, Royal Challengers Bangalore's Icon player Rahul Dravid (left) with Muthiah Muralitharan. (File Photo | EPS)
Jerseys: Ever since the IPL's inception, this has always been a hit with the myriad fans. Fake replica sales has a small scale industry running thanks to this. In picture, MS Dhoni(2nd Left) at the unveiling of the Chennai Super Kings' new jersey in Chennai. (File Photo | EPS)
Jerseys: Ever since the IPL's inception, this has always been a hit with the myriad fans. Fake replica sales has a small scale industry running thanks to this. In picture, MS Dhoni(2nd Left) at the unveiling of the Chennai Super Kings' new jersey in Chennai. (File Photo | EPS)
Kochi Tuskers Kerala: A franchise that lasted for only one year (2011).  Remembered for the no of legal issues the team got trapped in than any onfield performances. (File | PTI)
Kochi Tuskers Kerala: A franchise that lasted for only one year (2011). Remembered for the no of legal issues the team got trapped in than any onfield performances. (File | PTI)
Lalit Modi: The godfather of the tournament, one who envisioned the potential riches. But has since become persona non grata for various reasons. (Photo | ENS)
Lalit Modi: The godfather of the tournament, one who envisioned the potential riches. But has since become persona non grata for various reasons. (Photo | ENS)
Mumbai Indians: The second-most successful franchise in the league. They are not liked by most IPL faithful outside of Maharashtra but they won't care. (Photo | PTI)
Mumbai Indians: The second-most successful franchise in the league. They are not liked by most IPL faithful outside of Maharashtra but they won't care. (Photo | PTI)
New normal: The IPL will be held under bio-secure bubble settings. Players will have to undergo regular testing. There will be no spectators, no handshakes. It will be a big test for everyone involved. In picture, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni opt for a fist bump instead of a traditional handshake. (Photo | PTI)
New normal: The IPL will be held under bio-secure bubble settings. Players will have to undergo regular testing. There will be no spectators, no handshakes. It will be a big test for everyone involved. In picture, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni opt for a fist bump instead of a traditional handshake. (Photo | PTI)
Orange Cap: An actual cap that's given to the leading run-scorer during the IPL. Warner has won it three times. In picture, Sachin Tendulkar wears the Orange cap for scoring highest number of runs in IPL 2010.
Orange Cap: An actual cap that's given to the leading run-scorer during the IPL. Warner has won it three times. In picture, Sachin Tendulkar wears the Orange cap for scoring highest number of runs in IPL 2010.
Purple Cap: An actual cap that's given to the leading wicket-taker during the IPL. Only four Indians have won this (Bhuvneshwar Kumar, RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha and Mohit Sharma). In picture, Sunrisers Hyderabad Bhuvneshwar Kumar poses with the purple cap. (File Photo | PTI)
Purple Cap: An actual cap that's given to the leading wicket-taker during the IPL. Only four Indians have won this (Bhuvneshwar Kumar, RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha and Mohit Sharma). In picture, Sunrisers Hyderabad Bhuvneshwar Kumar poses with the purple cap. (File Photo | PTI)
Quota: The quota of seven Indians and four foreigners that make up the team's 11 has always been maintained since the first edition in 2008. In picture, then Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne, the first skipper to lift the IPL trophy. (File Photo | PTI)
Quota: The quota of seven Indians and four foreigners that make up the team's 11 has always been maintained since the first edition in 2008. In picture, then Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne, the first skipper to lift the IPL trophy. (File Photo | PTI)
Royal Challengers Bangalore: The franchise that contributes to the most number of IPL-related memes. This will change if and when Virat Kohli wins them the title. In picture, RCB skipper Virat Kohli along with teammates at a practice session. (Photo | PTI)
Royal Challengers Bangalore: The franchise that contributes to the most number of IPL-related memes. This will change if and when Virat Kohli wins them the title. In picture, RCB skipper Virat Kohli along with teammates at a practice session. (Photo | PTI)
Spot-fixing: The IPL's biggest controversy and there are many challengers to the crown. It led to the suspensions of multiple players and teams. In picture, former India cricketer S Sreesanth who was charged for spot fixing. (EPS | Shijith)
Spot-fixing: The IPL's biggest controversy and there are many challengers to the crown. It led to the suspensions of multiple players and teams. In picture, former India cricketer S Sreesanth who was charged for spot fixing. (EPS | Shijith)
Timings: Please keep an eye on the timings as the BCCI have changed it. The night matches will now begin at 7.30 pm IST as opposed to 8.00 pm. The day matches also have a new slot — 3.30 pm rather than 4.00 pm.
Timings: Please keep an eye on the timings as the BCCI have changed it. The night matches will now begin at 7.30 pm IST as opposed to 8.00 pm. The day matches also have a new slot — 3.30 pm rather than 4.00 pm.
United Arab Emirates: The country that will host the IPL this time. Has part-hosted it once previously (2014), when India had a general election. In picture, A view of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, before the start of the first match IPL 2020. (Photo | PTI)
United Arab Emirates: The country that will host the IPL this time. Has part-hosted it once previously (2014), when India had a general election. In picture, A view of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, before the start of the first match IPL 2020. (Photo | PTI)
Vivo: The Chinese company that pulled out of the existing contract. They could yet come back from 2021 if things get back to normal.
Vivo: The Chinese company that pulled out of the existing contract. They could yet come back from 2021 if things get back to normal.
Workload: Has become a buzzword. Mainly pertains to Indian fast-bowlers who are crucial to the national team's fortunes in big overseas Tests.  In picture, Rajasthan Royals players during a training session in UAE. (Photo | RR Twitter)
Workload: Has become a buzzword. Mainly pertains to Indian fast-bowlers who are crucial to the national team's fortunes in big overseas Tests. In picture, Rajasthan Royals players during a training session in UAE. (Photo | RR Twitter)
X-factors: Every team has them, the difference makers, the ones who snatch wins from the brink of defeat. (Photo | PTI)
X-factors: Every team has them, the difference makers, the ones who snatch wins from the brink of defeat. (Photo | PTI)
Yellow brigade: The self-styled moniker for CSK fans. This year, however, they, like fans of the other seven teams, will be absent from the three stadia. In picture, CSK player Bravo distributing T-shirts to fans during a practice session of IPL T20-2018 tournament at the Chepauk (File | PTI)
Yellow brigade: The self-styled moniker for CSK fans. This year, however, they, like fans of the other seven teams, will be absent from the three stadia. In picture, CSK player Bravo distributing T-shirts to fans during a practice session of IPL T20-2018 tournament at the Chepauk (File | PTI)
Zee: Even if T20 existed before 2005, it was Zee's Indian Cricket League in 2005 that really forced the BCCI's hand in bringing the IPL. In picture, Pakistan Imran Farhat playing in Indian Cricket League. (File Photo | PTI)
Zee: Even if T20 existed before 2005, it was Zee's Indian Cricket League in 2005 that really forced the BCCI's hand in bringing the IPL. In picture, Pakistan Imran Farhat playing in Indian Cricket League. (File Photo | PTI)

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