IPL Purple Cap Winners List: Every IPL season brings new records, thrilling chases, and unforgettable moments. But one award that fans eagerly follow besides the Orange Cap is the Purple Cap. This special award is given to the highest wicket-taker in each IPL season. Over the years, many legendary bowlers have earned this honour. Let’s take a look at all the Purple Cap winners from 2008 to 2025 and how their performance made headlines.
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What is the Purple Cap in IPL?
The Purple Cap is an award given to the bowler who takes the most wickets in a single IPL season. It’s like a badge of honour for bowlers. The cap keeps changing hands during the tournament based on who’s on top of the wicket charts. And once the season ends, the final highest wicket-taker gets to keep the Purple Cap.
IPL 2024 Purple Cap Winner – Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings)
In IPL 2024, Harshal Patel emerged as the Purple Cap winner, taking 24 wickets in just 14 matches. His economy rate was 9.73 and average stood at 19.87. Harshal joined the elite list of bowlers like Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who have won the Purple Cap more than once.
Harshal Patel has already won two Purple Caps. If he continues his form, he could become the first bowler in IPL history to win the Purple Cap three times. But with tough competition every year, it will be interesting to see who grabs the honours in IPL 2025.
Purple Cap Winners from 2008 to 2025 (Year-wise List)
| 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 |
| 2025 | – | – | – |
Also Read: IPL Orange Cap Winners (2008 – 2025)
Most Purple Cap Wins in IPL History (2008–2025)
| Player | Seasons Won | 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 |
New Rule in IPL 2024 for Bowlers
With batting getting stronger each year, BCCI introduced a new rule in IPL 2024 to support bowlers. If there is too much dew on the ground in the second innings, umpires can now use a new ball after the 10th over. This gives bowlers a fair chance, especially in death overs.
Final Words
The Purple Cap is not just a piece of cloth—it represents hard work, precision, and bowling brilliance in a format that’s usually dominated by batsmen. Over the years, many Indian and foreign players have claimed it, showing that bowlers still have a big role in T20 cricket. As the 2025 season continues, fans are eagerly watching to see who will rise to the top.
FAQs
Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2024?
Harshal Patel from Punjab Kings won it with 24 wickets in 14 matches.
Who has the most Purple Caps in IPL history?
Dwayne Bravo, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Harshal Patel have each won it twice.
Which bowler took the most wickets in one season?
Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo share the record of 32 wickets in a season.
What is the new dew-related rule in IPL?
Umpires can introduce a new ball after the 10th over in second innings if dew affects gameplay.
