IPL Purple Cap Winners (2008–2025): Season-Wise Leading Wicket-Takers
Kagiso Rabada's masterclass Performance in IPL 2020
The 2020 IPL season will be remembered for record-breaking performances. Kagiso Rabada finished with 32 closely followed by Jasprit Bumrah with 30.
⚡ Season Highlight
Kagiso Rabada's achievement places them among the elite performers of IPL 2020.
🏅 Record Holder
Kagiso Rabada
32
| Rank | Player | Stats | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kagiso Rabada | 32 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #2 | Jasprit Bumrah | 30 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #3 | Trent Boult | 26 | Econ: 0.23 |
| #4 | Mohammed Shami | 23 | Econ: 0.52 |
| #5 | Anrich Nortje | 23 | Econ: 0.26 |
| #6 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 22 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #7 | Rashid Khan | 20 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #8 | JC Archer | 20 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #9 | T Natarajan | 19 | Econ: 0.32 |
| #10 | CV Varun | 17 | Econ: 0.00 |
Analysis & Insights
The 2020 season marked a turning point. Kagiso Rabada's approach demonstrated evolving strategies.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Kagiso Rabada leads with 32.
- Jasprit Bumrah is runner-up with 30.
- A total of 10 entries in this all-time record list.
- The Purple Cap resets every season.
- Data last updated: 20 May 2026.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Purple Cap?▼
Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap with 32 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 32 wickets.