IPL Purple Cap Winners List 2008–2025: Full List of Top Wicket-Takers

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is often known for its explosive batting, but every season, bowlers play a crucial role in shaping the tournament. The prestigious Purple Cap is awarded to the bowler who takes the most wickets in a single IPL season.

Introduced in 2008, the Purple Cap has become one of the most sought-after individual awards in the league. Over the years, several world-class bowlers have dominated the tournament and etched their names in IPL history.

What is the IPL Purple Cap?

The Purple Cap is given to the highest wicket-taker in an IPL season. The bowler leading the wicket tally wears the cap during matches, and the final winner is decided at the end of the tournament. In case of a tie, the bowler with the better economy rate gets the award.

IPL Purple Cap Winners List (2008 to 2025)

Here is the complete list of Purple Cap winners from the inaugural IPL season to 2025:

• 2008 – Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals) – 22 wickets

2009 – RP Singh (Deccan Chargers) – 23 wickets

2010 – Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers) – 21 wickets

2011 – Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) – 28 wickets

2012 – Morne Morkel (Delhi Daredevils) – 25 wickets

2013 – Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings) – 32 wickets

2014 – Mohit Sharma (Chennai Super Kings) – 23 wickets

2015 – Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings) – 26 wickets

2016 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 23 wickets

2017 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 26 wickets

2018 – Andrew Tye (Kings XI Punjab) – 24 wickets

2019 – Imran Tahir (Chennai Super Kings) – 26 wickets

2020 – Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals) – 30 wickets

2021 – Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 32 wickets

2022 – Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals) – 27 wickets

2023 – Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans) – 28 wickets

2024 – Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings) – 24 wickets

2025 – Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans) – 25 wickets

Bowlers Who Dominated the IPL Era

Over the years, a few bowlers have stood out with consistent performances:

• Dwayne Bravo, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Harshal Patel are among the rare players to win the Purple Cap multiple times.

Bravo and Harshal hold the record for most wickets in a single IPL season (32 wickets).

Their performances highlight how impactful bowlers can be in a format often dominated by batters.

Evolution of Bowling in IPL

The Purple Cap winners list reflects the evolution of T20 bowling. From swing specialists like RP Singh to death-over experts like Malinga and modern all-format stars like Rabada and Shami, every era has seen different styles succeed.

Even in high-scoring seasons, bowlers who can control runs and take wickets under pressure continue to be match-winners.

Why Purple Cap Matters

While batting records often grab headlines, the Purple Cap remains a key indicator of bowling excellence in the IPL. It showcases players who consistently deliver breakthroughs and control the game.

As IPL continues to grow, the competition for this award only gets tougher with new talent emerging every season.