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✍️ By IPL Analytics Desk | 🕐 3 min read | 🔄 Last Updated: 20 May 2026 | 📂 IPL Records › Bowling Records

IPL Purple Cap Winners (2008–2025): Season-Wise Leading Wicket-Takers

28
#1 Record
B Kumar
27
#2 Runner-Up
JD Unadkat
23
#3 Third
Jasprit Bumrah
Season:

B Kumar's commanding Performance in IPL 2017

In a tournament filled with stellar displays, IPL 2017 stood out. B Kumar finished with 28 closely followed by JD Unadkat with 27.

⚡ Season Highlight

B Kumar's achievement places them among the elite performers of IPL 2017.

🏅 Record Holder
B Kumar
28
Rank Player Stats Details
#1 B Kumar 28 Econ: 0.21
#2 JD Unadkat 27 Econ: 0.22
#3 Jasprit Bumrah 23 Econ: 0.00
#4 MJ McClenaghan 20 Econ: 0.00
#5 Imran Tahir 19 Econ: 0.32
#6 CR Woakes 18 Econ: 0.00
#7 UT Yadav 18 Econ: 0.00
#8 Rashid Khan 18 Econ: 0.00
#9 P Negi 17 Econ: 0.35
#10 Sandeep Sharma 17 Econ: 0.00
📊 Analysis & Insights
IPL 2017 will be remembered for standout performances, with B Kumar leading from the front.
💡 Key Takeaways
  • B Kumar leads with 28.
  • JD Unadkat is runner-up with 27.
  • A total of 10 entries in this all-time record list.
  • The Purple Cap resets every season.
  • Data last updated: 20 May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Purple Cap?

B Kumar won the Purple Cap with 28 wickets.

What is the Purple Cap in IPL?

Awarded to the highest wicket-taker in each IPL season.

How many wickets did the Purple Cap winner take?

B Kumar took 28 wickets.