As the excitement builds for IPL 2026, set to begin on March 28, it’s the perfect time to look back at one of the league’s most prestigious individual awards—the Purple Cap. This honor is awarded every season to the bowler who takes the most wickets, highlighting consistency, skill, and match-winning impact.

Over the years, several world-class bowlers have dominated the wickets chart, leaving a lasting mark on the tournament. Here’s a complete, easy-to-read list of Purple Cap winners from 2008 to 2025.

🏆 IPL Purple Cap Winners List (2008–2025)

🔹 Early Years (2008–2012)

• 2008: Sohail Tanvir (22 wickets)
• 2009: RP Singh (23 wickets)
• 2010: Pragyan Ojha (21 wickets)
• 2011: Lasith Malinga (28 wickets)
• 2012: Morne Morkel (25 wickets)

🔹 Chennai & Bravo Era (2013–2015)

• 2013: Dwayne Bravo (32 wickets)
• 2014: Mohit Sharma (23 wickets)
• 2015: Dwayne Bravo (26 wickets)

🔹 Swing & Pace Dominance (2016–2018)

• 2016: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (23 wickets)
• 2017: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (26 wickets)
• 2018: Andrew Tye (24 wickets)

👉 Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first bowler to win back-to-back Purple Caps.

🔹 Spin & Speed Impact (2019–2021)

• 2019: Imran Tahir (26 wickets)
• 2020: Kagiso Rabada (30 wickets)
• 2021: Harshal Patel (32 wickets)

👉 Harshal Patel’s 32 wickets rank among the highest in IPL history.

🔹 Recent Winners (2022–2025)

• 2022: Yuzvendra Chahal (27 wickets)
• 2023: Mohammed Shami (28 wickets)
• 2024: Harshal Patel (24 wickets)
• 2025: Prasidh Krishna (25 wickets)

🔥 Multiple-Time Purple Cap Winners

A few bowlers have managed to win this prestigious award more than once:

• Dwayne Bravo – 2 times
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2 times
• Harshal Patel – 2 times

Their repeated success reflects exceptional consistency in one of the toughest T20 leagues in the world.

📊 Why the Purple Cap Matters

The Purple Cap is more than just a number—it represents:

• Consistent wicket-taking ability
• Match-winning performances
• Skill across different conditions
• Impact in high-pressure situations

In a format dominated by batters, bowlers who win the Purple Cap prove their ability to control games and turn matches around.

🏁 Final Thoughts

From Sohail Tanvir’s early dominance to modern stars like Mohammed Shami and Prasidh Krishna, the IPL has seen a wide range of bowling legends rise to the top.

As IPL 2026 approaches, fans will be eager to see which bowler claims the Purple Cap next and adds their name to this elite list.

One thing is certain—the race for wickets will be as thrilling as ever.