Players With Most Purple Caps In IPL History
The Indian Premier League has made a niche for itself in the T20 cricket league system with its starpower and lucrative monetary rewards.
The premier T20 cricket competition in the world has been running successfully since its inception in 2008 and there seems to be no looking back. With the expanded format, the league promises more excitement and blockbuster entertainment.
The competitive nature of the league combined with an electrifying atmosphere are a treat to the fans. Making the competition more engrossing are the rewards that players earn for their brilliant display of talent on the field. Various awards are presented to recognise the contribution of the players, that boost their morale and confidence. Such provisions are also available for fans who play games actively on online platforms. For instance, enthusiasts can grab such opportunities on Puntit sports betting site for an enhanced gaming spirit.
For the players, one such coveted award is the Purple Cap, given to the highest wicket-taker of the season. Pakistan’s Sohail Tanvir, playing for Rajasthan Royals, won the Purple Cap in the inaugural season in 2008. He took 22 wickets in 11 matches to help the Royals become first-ever IPL winners.
On that note, let us have a look at players who won the Purple Cap award more than once.
Dwayne Bravo- 2013 and 2015
In 2013, While playing for Chennai Super Kings, Bravo took 18 wickets from 32 matches, at an economy of 7.95 and an average of 15.53
In 2015, Dwayne Bravo took 26 wickets from 17 matches at the average of 16.38 and strike rate of 12.00. He maintained an economy of 8.14 and posted the best bowling figure of 3/22.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar- 2016 and 2017
In the 2016 season of the IPL, Kumar took a total wicket of 23 playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He registered an economy of 7.42 and finished with an average of 21.30 after playing a total of 17 matches in the season.
Kumar replicated the brilliance in the following edition right next year. In IPL 2017, he made 26 dismissals and bowled at an economy of 7.05 and an average of 14.19. He played a total of 14 matches that season.
Harshal Patel- 2021 and 2024
Harshal Patel is another player who won the Purple Cap more than once. After playing a total of 15 matches, Patel took 32 scalps for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He maintained an economy of 8.14 and an average of 14.34 at season.
Patel won another Purple Cap three editions later. He took a total of 24 wickets, but this time for Punjab Kings. He featured in a total of 14 matches at an economy of 9.73 and an average of. 19.87.
Most Purple Cap Wins in IPL Year Wise
|
Player |
Seasons |
Total Purple Caps |
|
Dwayne Bravo |
2013, 2015 |
2 |
|
Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
2016, 2017 |
2 |
|
Harshal Patel |
2021, 2024 |
2 |
|
Sohail Tanvir |
2008 |
1 |
|
RP Singh |
2009 |
1 |
|
Pragyan Ojha |
2010 |
1 |
|
Lasith Malinga |
2011 |
1 |
|
Morne Morkel |
2012 |
1 |
|
Mohit Sharma |
2014 |
1 |
|
Andrew Tye |
2018 |
1 |
|
Imran Tahir |
2019 |
1 |
|
Kagiso Rabada |
2020 |
1 |
|
Yuzvendra Chahal |
2022 |
1 |
|
Mohammed Shami |
2023 |
1 |
IPL Purple Cap Winners List from 2008 to 2024
|
YEAR |
PLAYER |
TEAM |
WICKETS |
|
2008 |
Sohail Tanvir |
Rajasthan Royals |
22 |
|
2009 |
RP Singh |
Deccan Chargers |
23 |
|
2010 |
Pragyan Ojha |
Deccan Chargers |
21 |
|
2011 |
Lasith Malinga |
Mumbai Indians |
28 |
|
2012 |
Morne Morkel |
Delhi Daredevils |
25 |
|
2013 |
Dwayne Bravo |
Chennai Super Kings |
32 |
|
2014 |
Mohit Sharma |
Chennai Super Kings |
23 |
|
2015 |
Dwayne Bravo |
Chennai Super Kings |
26 |
|
2016 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
23 |
|
2017 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
26 |
|
2018 |
Andrew Tye |
Kings XI Punjab |
24 |
|
2019 |
Imran Tahir |
Chennai Super Kings |
26 |
|
2020 |
Kagiso Rabada |
Delhi Capitals |
30 |
|
2021 |
Harshal Patel |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
32 |
|
2022 |
Yuzvendra Chahal |
Rajasthan Royals |
27 |
|
2023 |
Mohammed Shami |
Gujarat Titans |
28 |
|
2024 |
Harshal Patel |
Punjab Kings |
24 |
