IPL Purple Cap Winners List: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most exciting T20 cricket leagues in the world, showcasing not only explosive batting but also top-tier bowling performances. The Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker of each season, recognizing the most impactful bowlers in the tournament’s history. Since its inception in 2008, the Purple Cap has been won by a mix of legendary pacers and skillful spinners, making it a highly sought-after honor.
What Is the Purple Cap in IPL?
Similar to the Orange Cap for batters, the Purple Cap is awarded to the bowler who takes the most wickets in a single IPL season. Introduced in the inaugural 2008 edition, the cap is a symbol of dominance and consistency in the bowling department.
Throughout the season, the leading wicket-taker wears the Purple Cap during matches. At the end of the tournament, the bowler with the most wickets officially wins the award. Over the years, legendary bowlers have claimed this honor, setting records and delivering match-winning performances.
Complete List of IPL Purple Cap Winners
| Year | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 22 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | Deccan Chargers | 16 | 23 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | Deccan Chargers | 16 | 21 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai Indians | 16 | 28 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | Delhi Daredevils | 16 | 25 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 18 | 32 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | 16 | 23 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 16 | 26 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 17 | 23 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 26 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | Kings XI Punjab | 14 | 24 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 26 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | Delhi Capitals | 17 | 30 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 15 | 32 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | 17 | 27 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat Titans | 17 | 28 |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | Punjab Kings | 14 | 24 |
Highlights from IPL Purple Cap History
- Sohail Tanvir was the first-ever Purple Cap winner in 2008, taking 22 wickets in just 11 matches for Rajasthan Royals.
- Dwayne Bravo (2013, 2015) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016, 2017) are the only two players to have won multiple Purple Caps.
- Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel share the record for most wickets in a single IPL season, with 32 scalps each (2013 and 2021, respectively).
- Imran Tahir became the first spinner in a decade to win the Purple Cap in 2019 with 26 wickets for Chennai Super Kings.
- Kagiso Rabada (2020) is one of only three bowlers to take 30+ wickets in a season, joining Bravo and Patel in the elite club.
- Harshal Patel became the first bowler to win the Purple Cap for two different teams—RCB in 2021 and Punjab Kings in 2024.
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