IPL Purple Cap Winners List (2008 to 2022)
Published on: Feb 27, 2023 11:28 am IST|Updated on: Feb 27, 2023 11:28 am IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world. It is known for its high-octane matches, star-studded lineups, and intense competition. One of the most sought-after awards in the IPL is the purple cap, which is given to the bow
IPL Purple Cap Winners List
| YEAR | PLAYER | TEAM | Wickets | Matches | INNS | Average | ECO | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan | 27 | 17 | 17 | 19.52 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | Bangalore | 32 | 15 | 15 | 14.34 | 8.14 | 1 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | Punjab | 30 | 17 | 17 | 18.26 | 8.34 | 0 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | Chennai | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16.57 | 6.69 | 0 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | Rajasthan | 24 | 14 | 14 | 18.66 | 8.00 | 0 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Hyderabad | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14.19 | 7.05 | 1 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Hyderabad | 23 | 17 | 17 | 21.30 | 7.42 | 0 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16.38 | 8.14 | 0 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | Chennai | 23 | 16 | 16 | 19.65 | 8.39 | 0 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai | 32 | 18 | 18 | 15.53 | 7.95 | 0 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | Delhi | 25 | 16 | 16 | 18.12 | 7.19 | 0 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai | 28 | 16 | 16 | 13.39 | 5.95 | 1 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | Deccan | 21 | 16 | 16 | 20.42 | 7.29 | 0 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | Deccan | 23 | 16 | 16 | 18.13 | 6.98 | 0 |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan | 22 | 11 | 11 | 12.09 | 6.46 | 1 |
In the recently concluded 2022 edition of IPL, Yuzvendra Chahal of Rajasthan Royals won the Purple Cap with 27 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 19.52 and an economy rate of 7.75. Chahal was the standout bowler for Rajasthan and played a key role in their journey to the playoffs.
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IPL Purple Cap Winner (Last 6 Years)
In the 2017 edition of IPL, Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first player to win the Purple Cap in consecutive seasons, finishing with 26 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 14.19 and an economy rate of 7.05. He was instrumental in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s title-winning campaign that year and was a key factor in their bowling attack.
The 2018 season saw Andrew Tye of Rajasthan Royals take the Purple Cap with 24 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 18.66 and an economy rate of 8.00. Tye was the leading wicket-taker that season and played a crucial role in Rajasthan’s campaign, which saw them finish in the top four.
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In 2019, Imran Tahir of Chennai Super Kings won the Purple Cap with 26 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 16.57 and an economy rate of 6.69. Tahir was the most successful spinner in the tournament that year and was instrumental in Chennai’s journey to the final.
The 2020 season, which was played in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Kagiso Rabada of Delhi Capitals take the Purple Cap with 30 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 18.26 and an economy rate of 8.34. Rabada was the standout performer in the tournament and played a key role in Delhi’s run to the final.
In the 2021 edition of IPL, Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bangalore won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 14.34 and an economy rate of 8.14. Patel was the most successful bowler in the tournament and played a crucial role in Bangalore’s campaign.
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