The Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is given to the bowler who takes the most wickets in a season. Every year, we see various talented bowlers giving it their best and winning the Purple Cap.
So, which are those bowlers who have managed to win the Purple Cap, year by year?
In this article, we will be taking a look at the Purple Cap winners in the IPL, year by year:
IPL Purple Cap Winners List (2008-2026)
| Year | Purple Cap Winners | Wickets | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | 22 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2009 | RP Singh | 23 | Deccan Chargers |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | 21 | Deccan Chargers |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | 28 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | 25 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | 32 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | 23 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | 26 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 23 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 26 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | 24 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | 26 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | 30 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | 32 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 27 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | 28 | Gujarat Titans |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | 24 | Punjab Kings |
| 2025 | Prasidh Krishna | 25 | Gujarat Titans |
More Season-wise IPL Records
Most Centuries by a Batsman in a Single Season
Most Fifty-Plus Scores in a Single Season
Batsmen with Most Fours in a Single Season
Batsmen with Most Sixes in a Single Season
Highest Strike Rates in a Single Season
Highest Batting Average in a Single Season
Most Wickets in a Single Season
Most 4-Wicket Hauls in a Single Season
Teams with Most Fours in a Single Season
Teams with Most Sixes in a Single Season
Key Insights on Season-wise Orange Cap Winners in IPL
The Record-Breakers
Most Wickets in a Single Season: The record is shared by Dwayne Bravo (2013) and Harshal Patel (2021), both of whom took 32 wickets. See the full list.
Most Purple Cap Wins: Three players share the record for winning the award twice:
- Dwayne Bravo (2013, 2015)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016, 2017)
- Harshal Patel (2021, 2024)
Consecutive Wins: Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains the only bowler in IPL history to win the Purple Cap in back-to-back seasons (2016–2017).
Best Bowling Figures in a Season: Sohail Tanvir (2008) held the record for over a decade with his 6/14, which anchored his Purple Cap run.
The 30+ Club: Only three players have ever crossed the 30-wicket mark in a single season: Bravo (32), Harshal Patel (32), and Kagiso Rabada (30 in 2020).
Leading All-Time Wicket-Taker: Yuzvendra Chahal (Winner in 2022). See the top wicket-takers here.
Franchise & Nationality Summary
Most Wins by Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) leads with 4 wins, followed closely by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Winning the Title & Cap: Similar to the Orange Cap, it is rare to win both. Notable players who achieved this include Sohail Tanvir (2008), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016), and Mohammed Shami (2023).
Nationality Breakdown: In 18 seasons, Indian bowlers have dominated the charts, winning the cap 10 times, while Overseas players have won it 8 times.
