IPL Purple Cap 2024 (Most Wickets in IPL 2024)
IPL 2025 Top Wicket Takers
| No | Bowler | Team | Wkts | Mat | Ovs | BBI | Balls | Avg | Ecn | R | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harshal Patel | PBKS | 24 | 14 | 49 | 3/15 | 294 | 19.88 | 9.73 | 477 | -- | -- |
| 2 | Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 21 | 15 | 50 | 3/16 | 300 | 19.14 | 8.04 | 402 | -- | -- |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 20 | 13 | 51.5 | 5/21 | 311 | 16.8 | 6.48 | 336 | -- | 1 |
| 4 | T Natarajan | SRH | 19 | 14 | 51.2 | 4/19 | 308 | 24.47 | 9.06 | 465 | 1 | -- |
| 5 | Harshit Rana | KKR | 19 | 13 | 42.1 | 3/24 | 253 | 20.16 | 9.08 | 383 | -- | -- |
| 6 | Avesh Khan | RR | 19 | 16 | 54.5 | 3/27 | 329 | 27.68 | 9.59 | 526 | -- | -- |
| 7 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 19 | 14 | 50.2 | 4/29 | 302 | 26.58 | 10.03 | 505 | 1 | -- |
| 8 | Andre Russell | KKR | 19 | 15 | 29.2 | 3/19 | 176 | 15.53 | 10.06 | 295 | -- | -- |
| 9 | Pat Cummins | SRH | 18 | 16 | 61 | 3/43 | 366 | 31.44 | 9.28 | 566 | -- | -- |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 18 | 15 | 58 | 3/11 | 348 | 30.33 | 9.41 | 546 | -- | -- |
| 11 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 17 | 15 | 55 | 2/22 | 330 | 21.65 | 6.69 | 368 | -- | -- |
| 12 | Tushar Deshpande | CSK | 17 | 13 | 48 | 4/27 | 288 | 24.94 | 8.83 | 424 | 1 | -- |
| 13 | Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 17 | 14 | 50 | 2/21 | 300 | 28.18 | 9.58 | 479 | -- | -- |
| 14 | Mukesh Kumar | DC | 17 | 10 | 35.3 | 3/14 | 213 | 21.65 | 10.37 | 368 | -- | -- |
| 15 | Mitchell Starc | KKR | 17 | 14 | 41.5 | 4/33 | 251 | 26.12 | 10.61 | 444 | 1 | -- |
| 16 | Trent Boult | RR | 16 | 16 | 53.2 | 3/22 | 320 | 27.69 | 8.31 | 443 | -- | -- |
| 17 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 16 | 11 | 43 | 4/55 | 258 | 23.25 | 8.65 | 372 | 1 | -- |
| 18 | Sam Curran | PBKS | 16 | 13 | 41 | 3/28 | 246 | 26 | 10.15 | 416 | -- | -- |
| 19 | Yash Dayal | RCB | 15 | 14 | 50.1 | 3/20 | 301 | 30.6 | 9.15 | 459 | -- | -- |
| 20 | Mohammed Siraj | RCB | 15 | 14 | 54 | 3/43 | 324 | 33.07 | 9.19 | 496 | -- | -- |
R: Runs, Inns: Innings, Avg: Average, SR: Strike Rate, H.S: Highest Score, Wkts: Wickets, Ovs: Overs, 4-Fers: Four Wicket Haul, 5-Fers: Five Wicket Haul, BBI: Best Bowling in Innings, RCI: Runs Conceded Innings, ECN: Economy, Mdns: Maidens, Mat: Matches, BF: Balls Faced
Purple Cap in IPL 2024: Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap race in IPL 2024 with 24 wickets.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Harshal Patel leads the Purple Cap race in the ongoing IPL 2024 with 24 wickets. He has been a standout performer for PBKS this season, consistently delivering match-winning performances with the ball. His ability to take crucial wickets in challenging situations has been instrumental for his team. Patel has taken 24 wickets at an impressive average of 19.88 and an economy rate of 9.73, showcasing his knack for breaking partnerships and maintaining pressure on the opposition.
Varun Chakravarthy of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has taken 21 wickets in 15 games, proving to be a vital cog in his team's bowling lineup. Known for his mystery spin, Chakravarthy has managed to keep batters guessing, which is evident from his average of 19.14 and an economy rate of 8.04. His ability to bowl tight overs and pick wickets regularly has been a significant asset for KKR.
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been exceptional for Mumbai Indians (MI), leading their bowling attack with his usual precision and pace. His standout performance came against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), where he took five wickets for just 21 runs in Match 25, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure. Bumrah has taken 20 wickets at an average of 16.80 and an economy rate of 6.48, demonstrating his consistency and skill in restricting runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) T Natarajan has picked up 19 wickets in 14 games. Natarajan's average of 24.47 and economy rate of 8.83 reflect his capability to maintain control and provide breakthroughs at crucial moments in the game.
Harshit Rana, another key bowler for KKR, has been impressive with 19 wickets in 13 matches. His performances have been crucial for his team. He has maintained an average of 20.16 with an economy rate of 9.08, reflecting his effectiveness in various phases of the game.
IPL Purple Cap Trivia
- Sohail Tanvir was the first bowler to be awarded the Purple Cap for taking 22 wickets in 11 matches in the 2008 season.
- The record of most wickets in a single edition is jointly held by Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel. Bravo scalped 32 wickets in the 2015 season while Patel had 32 victims to his name in the 2021 season.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the only bowler to have won the Purple Cap in successive editions of the IPL (2016, 2017)
Rules for IPL Purple Cap 2024
- The Purple Cap is awarded to the leading wicket-taker of the IPL season.
- The bowler with the most wickets in the tournament during the season is allowed to wear the Cap in the field.
- In an event of a tie, the Purple Cap is awarded to the bowler with a better economy rate.
List of all IPL Purple Cap Winners from 2008 to 2024
In the inaugural IPL season in 2008, the Purple Cap award was won by Sohail Tanvir. The Pakistan left-arm seamer scalped a total of 22 wickets in the tournament and scalped his wickets at a stupendous average of 12.09.
The first Indian cricketer to have been the recipient of the Purple Cap award is former left-arm fast bowler RP Singh during the 2009 season of the IPL. Singh took 23 wickets at a strike rate of 15.50 to bag the award.
Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the only two cricketers to have won the Purple Cap award on two occasions. While Bravo won the award in 2013 and 2015, Kumar laid his hands on the Purple Cap in 2016 and 2017.
The other players to have been the recipient of the Purple Cap award in IPL history are Pragyan Ojha, Lasith Malinga, Morne Morkel, Mohit Sharma, Andrew Tye, Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal.
In the 14th edition of the IPL, Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap award. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer scalped a gargantuan 32 wickets to win the Purple Cap award in 2021. Harshal shares the record for the most wickets in an IPL season with Dwayne Bravo, who scalped 32 wickets in the year 2013. With the 2024 season already underway, the race to grab the IPL Orange cap 2024 is also in full flow and several high-profile batters are trying to pip each other.
| Year | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | 4W | 5W |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 22 | 12.09 | 6.46 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | Deccan Chargers | 16 | 23 | 18.13 | 6.98 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | Deccan Chargers | 16 | 21 | 20.42 | 7.29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai Indians | 16 | 28 | 13.39 | 5.95 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | Delhi Daredevils | 16 | 25 | 18.12 | 7.19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 18 | 32 | 15.53 | 7.95 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | 16 | 23 | 19.65 | 8.39 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 26 | 16.38 | 8.14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Bhuvaneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 17 | 23 | 21.3 | 7.42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Bhuvaneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 26 | 14.19 | 7.05 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | Kings XI Punjab | 14 | 24 | 18.66 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 26 | 16.57 | 6.69 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | Delhi Capitals | 17 | 30 | 18.26 | 8.34 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 15 | 32 | 14.34 | 8.14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | 17 | 27 | 19.51 | 7.75 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat Titans | 17 | 28 | 18.64 | 8.03 | 2 | |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | Punjab Kings | 14 | 24 | 19.88 | 9.73 | - | - |
FAQ Related to Purple Cap in IPL
Who is having Purple Cap in IPL 2024?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap race in IPL 2024 with 24 wickets.
Who has the most Purple Cap in IPL history?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Dwayne Bravo are the only bowlers to have won the Purple Cap two times in IPL history
Who won the 2008 IPL Purple Cap?
In 2008, Sohail Tanvir, playing for Rajasthan Royals, took 22 wickets in 11 matches and won the Purple Cap.
Who is the highest wicket-taker in IPL history?
Yuzvendra Chahal, with 205 wickets, holds the record for the highest number of wickets in IPL history.