IPL Purple Cap Winners: Legends Who Dominated the Wicket Charts

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The Purple Cap in the IPL is awarded to the bowler who takes the most wickets in a season. This prestigious recognition showcases the skill, consistency, and impact of a bowler throughout the tournament. Over the years, some exceptional players have clinched the Purple Cap multiple times, etching their names in IPL history.

Dwayne Bravo: The First Two-Time Winner

West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo became the first bowler to win two Purple Caps, achieving this milestone in 2013 and 2015. In 2013, he led the wicket charts with a stunning 32 wickets, and two seasons later, he delivered another dominant performance, picking up 26 wickets in 17 matches. However, his efforts fell short as the Mumbai Indians defeated his team, the Chennai Super Kings, in the finals.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The First Back-to-Back Winner

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar joined this elite list by winning the Purple Cap in 2016 and 2017, becoming the first player to win it in consecutive seasons. In 2016, he played a crucial role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s title-winning campaign, securing 23 wickets in 17 matches. The following year, he showcased phenomenal seam bowling, finishing with 26 wickets.

Harshal Patel: A Silent Assassin with Two Purple Caps

Despite not always being considered a frontline bowler, Harshal Patel has proven his worth with impressive numbers. The Gujarat-born pacer has 148 wickets in 115 games at an outstanding average of 15.81. He won his first Purple Cap in 2021, scalping 32 wickets in 15 outings, and repeated the feat in 2024, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 24 scalps while representing Punjab Kings.

List of Most Purple Cap Winners in IPL