IPL Purple Cap Winners (2008–2025): Season-Wise Leading Wicket-Takers
HV Patel's magnificent Performance in IPL 2021
IPL 2021 witnessed exceptional cricket across all franchises. HV Patel finished with 35 closely followed by Avesh Khan with 27.
⚡ Season Highlight
HV Patel's achievement places them among the elite performers of IPL 2021.
🏅 Record Holder
HV Patel
35
| Rank | Player | Stats | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HV Patel | 35 | Econ: 0.17 |
| #2 | Avesh Khan | 27 | Econ: 0.44 |
| #3 | Jasprit Bumrah | 22 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #4 | Shardul Thakur | 22 | Econ: 0.27 |
| #5 | CV Varun | 20 | Econ: 0.30 |
| #6 | Mohammed Shami | 20 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #7 | Arshdeep Singh | 20 | Econ: 0.30 |
| #8 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 19 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #9 | Rashid Khan | 19 | Econ: 0.00 |
| #10 | Sunil Narine | 18 | Econ: 0.33 |
Analysis & Insights
IPL 2021 — HV Patel's dominance tells us much about the competitive landscape of that year.
💡 Key Takeaways
- HV Patel leads with 35.
- Avesh Khan 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.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Purple Cap?▼
HV Patel won the Purple Cap with 35 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?▼
HV Patel took 35 wickets.