List of IPL Purple Cap Holders from 2008 to 2022 | Get details

Indian Premier League (IPL) has a unique award called the Purple Cap? It's a prestigious honor that recognizes the leading wicket-taker of the season. And the best part? The recipient gets to wear a purple-colored cap with a golden star on it while playing on the field. How cool is that?

The Purple Cap was first introduced in 2008, and it has been a tradition ever since. The award is given to the bowler who takes the most wickets throughout the tournament, including the playoffs. It's a fierce competition, with all the bowlers vying for the top spot.

Overall, the Purple Cap is a great way to recognize the incredible bowlers in the IPL and add an extra layer of excitement to the tournament. Who do you think will win the Purple Cap this season? Keep an eye out for the leading wicket-taker wearing that purple cap with pride!

List of Purple Cap holders of IPL from 2008 to 2022

These are the purple cap holders of IPL from 2008 to 2022.

• Sohail Tanvir (2008) - In the electrifying season of IPL 2008, Sohail Tanvir set the pitch ablaze with his fiery bowling skills, winning the coveted Purple Cap for his outstanding performance. Playing for the Rajasthan Royals team, Tanvir took a whopping 22 wickets in just 11 matches, with an economy rate of 6.46! And if that wasn't enough, he even managed to snatch 4 wickets and 5 wickets in two separate matches, leaving the opponents spellbound
• RP Singh (2009) -  The Purple Cap holder of IPL season 2009! RP Singh played for the Deccan Chargers team and left everyone awestruck with his exceptional performance. With a total of 23 wickets in just 16 matches, RP Singh had an economy rate of 6.98 that left the batsmen gasping for air. And that's not all! He also took 4 wickets in a single match, proving his mettle as one of the most valuable players of the season.
• Pragyan Ojha (2010) - Pragyan Ojha's stunning performance in IPL season 2010! Representing the Deccan Chargers team, this left-arm spinner spun a web around his opponents, taking 21 wickets in just 16 matches with an economy rate of 7.29.
• Lasith Malinga (2011) - Lasith Malinga was the standout performer of IPL season 2011, claiming an impressive 28 wickets in just 16 matches while playing for Mumbai Indians. He also recorded a stunning 5-wicket haul in a single match, showcasing his incredible talent and skill on the field.
• Morne Morkel (2012) - Morne Morkel was a fierce force to be reckoned with in IPL season 2012, playing for the Delhi Daredevils team. With an impressive 25 wickets in just 16 matches, he earned the prestigious Purple Cap, and also took 4 wickets in a single match. His economy rate of 7.19 showed he could both take wickets and keep runs down, making him a valuable asset to any team.
• Dwayne Bravo (2013) - In IPL season 2013, Dwayne Bravo from the Chennai Super Kings team claimed the coveted Purple Cap by taking a whopping 32 wickets in just 18 matches, with an economy rate of 7.95. He also managed to take 4 wickets in a single match.
• Mohit Sharma (2014) - Mohit Sharma won the Purple Cap in IPL season 2014 playing for Chennai Super Kings. He took a total of 23 wickets in 16 matches with an economy rate of 8.39. Mohit also had a brilliant performance in a single match, taking 4 wickets.
• Dwayne Bravo (2015) - Dwayne Bravo, the ultimate all-rounder, dominated the bowling attack in IPL season 2015, earning himself the coveted Purple Cap. Playing for the Chennai Super Kings team, he took a staggering 36 wickets in just 17 matches, with an impressive economy rate of 8.14. Bravo was undoubtedly a key player in helping his team reach the playoffs that year.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016) - Bhuvneshwar Kumar owned the Purple Cap in IPL season 2016, playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad team. He took 23 wickets in 17 matches with an economy rate of 7.42, and also claimed 4 wickets in a single match. Quite an impressive performance
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2017) - In IPL 2017, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the Purple Cap holder. He played for the Sunrisers Hyderabad team and took an impressive 26 wickets in just 14 matches with an economy rate of 7.05. He also achieved a remarkable feat of taking 5 wickets in a single match.
• Andrew Tye (2018) - Andrew Tye was the standout bowler of IPL season 2018, earning the coveted Purple Cap. Playing for the Kings XI Punjab team, he took an impressive 24 wickets in just 14 matches with an economy rate of 8. But that's not all, he also had three four-wicket hauls in a single season, showcasing his remarkable consistency and skill.
• Imran Tahir (2019) - Imran Tahir was the proud holder of the Purple Cap in IPL 2019, playing for the Chennai Super Kings team. With 26 wickets in 17 matches and an economy rate of 6.69, he was a key player for his team. Tahir also achieved the feat of taking 4 wickets in 2 matches during the season, making him a valuable asset to the team.
• Kagiso Rabada (2020) - Kagiso Rabada owned the Purple Cap in IPL 2020, dominating the batsmen with his skillful bowling for the Delhi Capitals. He took an impressive 32 wickets in just 15 matches, with an economy rate of 8.34. Not only that, he also picked up 4 wickets in a match on two different occasions, cementing his place as a top bowler in the league.
• Harshal Patel (2021) - Harshal Patel was the standout performer of IPL season 2021, becoming the Purple Cap holder by taking 32 wickets in just 15 matches for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. With an impressive economy rate of 8.14, he proved to be a tough bowler to face for the opposition batsmen. In addition to his overall performance, he also took 4 wickets 1 time and 5 wickets 1 time in a single match, showcasing his ability to dominate the game.
• Yuzvendra Chahal (2022) - Yuzvendra Chahal was the Purple Cap holder of IPL season 2022. In IPL 2022, he played for the RR team, taking 27 wickets in 17 matches with an economy rate of 7.75. Additionally, he also achieved 4 wickets 1 time and 5 wickets 1 time in a single match.