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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

29
#1 Record
Kagiso Rabada
26
#2 Runner-Up
Imran Tahir
23
#3 Third
Jasprit Bumrah
Season:

Kagiso Rabada's dominant Performance in IPL 2019

Cricket fans witnessed extraordinary performances during IPL 2019. Kagiso Rabada finished with 29 closely followed by Imran Tahir with 26.

⚡ Season Highlight

Kagiso Rabada's achievement places them among the elite performers of IPL 2019.

🏅 Record Holder
Kagiso Rabada
29
Rank Player Stats Details
#1 Kagiso Rabada 29 Econ: 0.21
#2 Imran Tahir 26 Econ: 0.00
#3 Jasprit Bumrah 23 Econ: 0.26
#4 Mohammed Shami 22 Econ: 0.27
#5 Deepak Chahar 22 Econ: 0.00
#6 Khaleel Ahmed 20 Econ: 0.00
#7 S Gopal 20 Econ: 0.00
#8 Rashid Khan 19 Econ: 0.32
#9 Harbhajan Singh 18 Econ: 0.00
#10 Lasith Malinga 18 Econ: 0.67
📊 Analysis & Insights
IPL 2019 — Kagiso Rabada's dominance tells us much about the competitive landscape of that year.
💡 Key Takeaways
  • Kagiso Rabada leads with 29.
  • Imran Tahir is runner-up with 26.
  • 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?

Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap with 29 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?

Kagiso Rabada took 29 wickets.