The Indian Premier League (IPL) stands as one of the most popular cricket tournaments globally, where every season brings stunning performances and sets new records. The Purple Cap is a coveted title in the IPL, awarded to the bowler with the highest wicket tally in a season.
Over the years, players like Harshal Patel and Mohammed Shami have imprinted their names in IPL history and set remarkable benchmarks with their bowling skills and determination.
In this article, we dive into the legacy of the IPL Purple Cap winners from its inception in 2008 to the upcoming 2025 season. You will learn about the player with the most purple caps, as well as the record for the highest wicket-taker in a single IPL season.
Who Has Won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025?
Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings tops the list of IPL purple cap winners with 24 wickets in IPL 2024. Harshal was followed by Varun Chakaravarthy with 21 wickets and Jasprit Bumrah with 20 wickets, respectively. To become the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024, he had played 14 matches.
Harshal had also previously secured the Purple Cap in IPL 2021 by delivering a stellar performance with 32 wickets.
IPL Purple Cap Winners List (2008-2025)
Over the years, the IPL has witnessed some outstanding bowlers who have dominated this short-format cricket with their extraordinary performances. Players like Dwayne Bravo, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, etc also have clinched the purple cap twice. Here is the complete list of Purple Cap winners from 2008 to 2025, celebrating the best wicket-takers in each season –
| Year | Bowler Name | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | RR | 11 | 22 | 6.46 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | DC | 16 | 23 | 6.98 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | DC | 16 | 21 | 7.29 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | MI | 16 | 28 | 5.95 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | DD | 16 | 25 | 7.19 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 18 | 32 | 7.95 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | CSK | 16 | 23 | 8.39 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 17 | 26 | 8.14 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SH | 17 | 23 | 7.42 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SH | 14 | 26 | 7.05 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | KXIP | 14 | 24 | 8 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | CSK | 17 | 26 | 6.69 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | DC | 17 | 30 | 8.34 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | RCB | 15 | 32 | 8.14 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 17 | 27 | 7.75 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | GT | 17 | 28 | 8.03 |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | PK | 14 | 24 | 9.73 |
| 2025 | – | – | – | – | – |
Note: Indian Premier League 2025 is yet to be held (most probably in March 2025). This purple cap IPL list will be updated once the next IPL season is finished. Meanwhile, people can make predictions of IPL outcomes on who will be the purple cap winner in IPL 2025 using Probo app.
Who Has Won Most Purple Cap in IPL?
Dwayne Bravo, Harshal Patel, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the players who are honoured with the most purple caps; two times. Harshal Patel in 2021 and 2024, Dwayne Bravo in 2013 and 2015, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in 2016 and 2017 have clinched the IPL purple cap.
Additionally, Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo are also the two players who have taken the highest wickets in IPL history. Harshal Patel and Bravo both took 32 wickets in a single IPL season, but Patel achieved this in fewer matches (15) compared to Bravo (18).
| Bowler Name | Team | Year | Matches | Wickets |
| Harshal Patel | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2021 | 15 | 32 |
| Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 2013 | 18 | 32 |
Who Will Win Purple Cap in IPL 2025?
In the IPL 2024, Harshal Patel Won the purple cap with 21 wickets in 14 matches. He is also the highest wicket-taker (32) in the single season of IPL. The 18th season of IPL is yet to commence, so it is tough to say who will top the list. While predicting the IPL 2025 Purple Cap winner is challenging, Probo provides a platform for cricket enthusiasts to share their opinions and get win for predictions.
Remember, a player’s form, recent performances, injuries, match conditions, etc influence who will take the most wickets in the IPL. Probo provides you with up-to-the-minute news, updates, and expert analysis throughout the season to ensure you have the most accurate information. So, stay tuned for the latest insights and enhance your predictions in IPL.
