Purple Cap in IPL 2026: Check List of Most Wickets by Bowlers in Indian Premier League Season 19
A detailed look at the current Purple Cap leaderboard in IPL 2026, featuring top performers like Ravi Bishnoi, Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna as the race for the season's leading wicket-taker intensifies.
The race for the Purple Cap in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has intensified as the tournament reaches its mid-season stride. Gujarat Titans' seamer Prasidh Krishna currently leads the standings with 11 wickets, narrowly holding the top spot over Chennai Super Kings' breakout star Anshul Kamboj. Orange Cap in IPL 2026: Check List of Most Runs by Batsmen in Indian Premier League Season 19.
The Purple Cap, awarded annually to the bowler with the most wickets in an IPL season, remains one of the most prestigious individual honours in T20 cricket. The leaderboard reflects a balanced competition between raw pace and tactical spin. Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi, and Lucknow Super Giants' Prince Yadav round off a solid top five. IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate.
Purple Cap in IPL 2026 List
| Rank | Player | Franchise | Wickets | Best Bowling |
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 4/28 |
| 2 | Anshul Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 3/35 |
| 3 | Prince Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 3/32 |
| 4 | Ravi Bishnoi | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 4/41 |
| 5 | Jofra Archer | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 2/19 |
The Purple Cap has a storied history, with only a few bowlers managing to win the title more than once. Legends like Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the only players to have secured the cap twice. In 2025, the title was won by Prasidh Krishna, who finished the season with 25 wickets.
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