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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

32
#1 Record
Kagiso Rabada
30
#2 Runner-Up
Jasprit Bumrah
26
#3 Third
Trent Boult
Season:

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.

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.