IPL 2026 Purple Cap Winners List

Kagiso Rabada of Gujarat Titans has claimed the prestigious IPL 2026 Purple Cap, establishing himself as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with an exceptional 29 wickets from 17 matches. The South African pacer's remarkable consistency and ability to deliver under pressure have propelled him to the summit of the Purple Cap standings, showcasing his mastery in the IPL 2026 season. His impressive tally demonstrates why he remains one of the most feared bowlers in the tournament, making him the standout performer in the race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2026.

The Purple Cap race in IPL 2026 remains fiercely competitive, with several world-class bowlers vying for supremacy. Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru sits in second place with 28 wickets, keeping the Purple Cap race incredibly tight, while Jofra Archer of Rajasthan Royals occupies third position with 25 wickets. Anshul Kamboj of Chennai Super Kings follows closely in fourth with 21 wickets, proving his consistency throughout the tournament. Eshan Malinga of Sunrisers Hyderabad holds fifth place with 20 wickets.

Purple Cap is given to the player who has taken the most wickets in an IPL season. Likewise, the Purple Cap shifts from one player to another depending on who tops the list at that certain point in time.

Former Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir, who played for Rajasthan Royals, was the first recipient of the Purple Cap in the inaugural season in 2008 for his 22 wickets in 11 games.

West Indies Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar hold the record for winning the Purple Cap twice in history. Overall, there have been 13 different Purple Cap winners in 17 seasons so far.

It is also to be noted that that a 30-wicket mark was breached thrice in the history of IPL with Dwayne Bravo (2013), Harshal Patel (2021) and Kagiso Rabada (2020).

IPL Purple Cap winners list