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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
Yuzvendra Chahal
27
#2 Runner-Up
Wanindu Hasaranga
23
#3 Third
Umran Malik
Season:

Yuzvendra Chahal's commanding Performance in IPL 2022

In a tournament filled with stellar displays, IPL 2022 stood out. Yuzvendra Chahal finished with 29 closely followed by Wanindu Hasaranga with 27.

⚡ Season Highlight

Yuzvendra Chahal's achievement places them among the elite performers of IPL 2022.

🏅 Record Holder
Yuzvendra Chahal
29
Rank Player Stats Details
#1 Yuzvendra Chahal 29 Econ: 0.00
#2 Wanindu Hasaranga 27 Econ: 0.00
#3 Umran Malik 23 Econ: 0.00
#4 Kagiso Rabada 23 Econ: 0.00
#5 Mohammed Shami 21 Econ: 0.29
#6 M Prasidh Krishna 21 Econ: 0.30
#7 Kuldeep Yadav 21 Econ: 0.00
#8 HV Patel 21 Econ: 0.29
#9 Andre Russell 21 Econ: 0.57
#10 Josh Hazlewood 21 Econ: 0.00
📊 Analysis & Insights
IPL 2022 will be remembered for standout performances, with Yuzvendra Chahal leading from the front.
💡 Key Takeaways
  • Yuzvendra Chahal leads with 29.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga 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?

Yuzvendra Chahal 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?

Yuzvendra Chahal took 29 wickets.