Author: zetto Admin

Published at: 4/23/2024

Updated at: 4/23/2024

Purple Cap Holders List in IPL (2008 to 2024)

Join us for this IPL read! Here, we have listed the players who have scored the most wickets and earned the prestigious Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League.

Discover the players who have won the Purple Cap in each IPL season. From the first IPL in 2008 to the latest season, learn about the top bowlers who have made history. Also, stay tuned as we anticipate the next Purple Cap holder in IPL.

Purple Cap Holder in IPL History (2008-2024)

The Purple Cap is one of the most prestigious awards in the Indian Premier League. It is presented to the bowler who takes the highest number of wickets in the tournament. Winning the Purple Cap is a huge achievement for any bowler, showcasing their hard work and determination throughout the championship. It also establishes them as a brilliant bowler in the T20 format due to the high level of cricket played in the league. Therefore, it is like a golden ticket for bowlers to catch the right people's attention and advance their cricketing careers. The competition has witnessed exceptional performances from individuals who have won the Purple Cap at the end of the season. The Purple Cap race begins officially after all franchises have played one game each. As the season progresses, the Purple Cap winner changes, and the player with the most wickets in the tournament ultimately takes home the prestigious prize. This article will discover the number of purple cap holders in IPL history and who gets the most wickets in IPL 2024.

Here is a complete IPL purple cap winners list from 2008 to 2024.

Year

Team Player Name Wickets Average Strike Rate 4W 5W
2024 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
2023 Gujarat Titans Mohammed Shami 28 18.64 13.92 0 1
2022 Rajasthan Royals Yuzvendra Chahal 27 19.51 15.11 1 1
2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore Harshal Patel 32 14.34 10.56 1 1
2020 Delhi Capitals Kagiso Rabada 30 18.26 13.3 2 0
2019 Chennai Super Kings Imran Tahir 26 16.57 14.84 2 0
2018 Punjab Kings Andrew Tye 24 18.66 14 3 0
2017 Sunrisers Hyderabad Bhuvneshwar Kumar 26 14.19 12 0 1
2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad Bhuvneshwar Kumar 23 21.3

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1 0
2015 Chennai Super Kings Dwayne Bravo 26 16.38 12 0 0
2014 Chennai Super Kings Mohit Sharma 23 19.65 14 1 0
2013 Chennai Super Kings Dwayne Bravo 32 15.53 11.7 1 0
2012 Delhi Daredevils Morne Morkel 25 18.12 15.1 1 0
2011 Mumbai Indians Lasith Malinga 28 13.39 13.5 0 1
2010 Delhi Capitals Pragyan Ojha 21 20.42 16.8 0 0
2009 Delhi Capitals RP Singh 23 18.13 15.5 1 0
2008 Rajasthan Royals Sohail Tanvir 22 12.09 11.22 1 0

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Probable Players for the IPL 2024 Purple Cap

Get ready for an exciting IPL 2024 season, as we have mentioned the probable players competing for the Purple Cap! Stay tuned to see who tops the Purple Cap Points Table this year.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal, the right-arm leg-spinner from Rajasthan Royals, is the current purple cap holder in the ongoing IPL 2024 season of the Indian Premier League. With a commendable performance in the first six games, Chahal currently leads the wicket-takers list with 11 wickets. He has been a key player for his team, contributing to crucial breakthroughs and impressing everyone with his accuracy and variations. Apart from his wicket-taking abilities, Chahal's economy rate of 7.40 is noteworthy and highlights his ability to contain the opposition batters. It will be interesting to see how Chahal performs in the season's remaining games and whether he can maintain his position at the top of the wicket-takers list.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah

In a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last week, Jasprit Bumrah showcased an exceptional performance by taking five wickets for 21 runs. His remarkable feat earned him second on the wicket-takers list in the ongoing Indian Premier League tournament. Bumrah has taken ten wickets in total, with an impressive economy rate of 6.08. His consistent and impactful bowling skills have made him a valuable asset for the Mumbai Indians team.

Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman, the Chennai Super Kings' seamer, has taken ten wickets from five games in the ongoing cricket tournament. He has been impressive with his bowling, maintaining an economy rate of 9.15. This means he has been able to restrict the flow of runs while also taking wickets, making him a valuable asset to his team. It will be interesting to see how he performs in the upcoming matches and if he can continue his good form with the ball.

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins

In the recent match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, put up an impressive performance by taking three wickets while giving away only 43 runs. This performance helped him climb to the fourth position in the list of top wicket-takers in the tournament, with nine wickets. Not only this, but Pat Cummins also maintained a reasonable economy rate of 7.87, which is commendable considering the high-scoring nature of the tournament.

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada, representing Punjab Kings in the ongoing cricket tournament, has been a standout performer with nine wickets. Known for his blistering pace and ability to trouble batters with his accuracy, Rabada has been a critical asset for his team's bowling attack. With an impressive economy rate of 7.95, Rabada has effectively taken wickets and contained the opposition's scoring rate. His lethal bowling has played a crucial role in Punjab Kings' campaign.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm fast bowler from Punjab Kings, has also significantly impacted the tournament, claiming nine wickets. Arshdeep's ability to swing the ball and deceive batters with his variations has been commendable. Despite his relatively higher economy rate of 8.79, Arshdeep has showcased his knack for picking up crucial wickets at critical junctures of the game. His contributions have been instrumental in bolstering Punjab Kings' bowling lineup.

Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed, representing Delhi Capitals, has been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament, with nine dismissals to his credit. Khaleel's ability to generate pace and extract bounce from the pitch has troubled opposition batters. However, his economy rate of 9.24 indicates a slight challenge in maintaining control over the run rate. Khaleel's knack for taking wickets remains a valuable asset for Delhi Capitals, contributing to their success in crucial encounters.

Gerald Coetzee

Gerald Coetzee

Gerald Coetzee, a member of the Mumbai Indians squad, has also showcased his talent with nine wickets in the tournament. Coetzee's raw pace and aggressive bowling style have posed a threat to opposition batters. However, his economy rate of 10.26 suggests a struggle to keep the run flow in check. Despite this, Coetzee's ability to deliver breakthroughs at crucial moments has been pivotal for Mumbai Indians in key matches, highlighting his potential as a promising fast bowler.

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FAQs related to Purple Cap Holder in IPL

1. Who is the top purple cap holder in IPL history?

Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar have earned the most Purple caps in IPL history.

2. Which player got the Purple Cap in the first IPL?

Pakistan's Sohail Tanvir was the first player to receive the Purple Cap award for taking the most wickets (22) in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League while playing for the Rajasthan Royals.

3. Which team has had the most purple cap holder in IPL?

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has had the most players winning the Purple Cap. Dwayne Bravo won it twice. Mohit Sharma and Imran Tahir won once each.

4. Who will be the Purple Cap holder in IPL, if there’s a tie?

In case of a tie, the player with the better economy rate will be awarded the Purple Cap.

5. Who has got the most wickets in IPL 2024?

Yuzvendra Chahal is a strong contender for Purple Cap in 2024 with 11 wickets.