The IPL 2026 Purple Cap race has officially concluded, with Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada finishing as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker. Rabada enjoyed an exceptional campaign, claiming 29 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 21.58 and playing a crucial role in GT’s run to the final.
Several bowlers delivered standout performances throughout the season, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar (28 wickets), Jofra Archer (25 wickets), and Rashid Khan (21 wickets). Despite the batting-friendly conditions seen across the tournament, these bowlers consistently found ways to break partnerships and influence matches.
Below is the final IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings featuring the top 10 wicket-takers of the season.
IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Complete Top 10 Wicket Takers List
The table below will be updated as the season progresses.
| Pos | Player | Team | Wkts | Mat | Inns | Avg | SR | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kagiso Rabada | GT | 29 | 17 | 17 | 21.58 | 13.37 | 9.68 |
| 2 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 28 | 16 | 16 | 17.89 | 13.50 | 7.95 |
| 3 | Jofra Archer | RR | 25 | 16 | 16 | 22.36 | 14.40 | 9.31 |
| 4 | Rashid Khan | GT | 21 | 17 | 17 | 24.57 | 16.23 | 9.07 |
| 5 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 21 | 14 | 14 | 25.23 | 14.38 | 10.52 |
| 6 | Eshan Malinga | SRH | 20 | 15 | 15 | 25.35 | 16.30 | 9.33 |
| 7 | Mohammed Siraj | GT | 19 | 17 | 17 | 29.57 | 19.57 | 9.06 |
| 8 | Rasikh Salam | RCB | 19 | 12 | 12 | 21.31 | 13.52 | 9.45 |
| 9 | Kartik Tyagi | KKR | 18 | 14 | 13 | 27.66 | 17.00 | 9.76 |
| 10 | Jason Holder | GT | 17 | 11 | 11 | 17.05 | 13.52 | 7.56 |
Conclusion: IPL 2026 Purple Cap Winner Kagiso Rabada
The IPL 2026 season produced several memorable bowling performances, but Kagiso Rabada finished on top of the wicket-taking charts with 29 wickets in 17 matches, securing the Purple Cap. His ability to strike regularly in both the powerplay and death overs made him one of the most valuable bowlers of the tournament.
Close behind him were Bhuvneshwar Kumar (28 wickets) and Jofra Archer (25 wickets), who also enjoyed outstanding campaigns for their respective teams. Spin bowlers such as Rashid Khan and emerging talents like Anshul Kamboj and Eshan Malinga further showcased the depth of bowling talent on display throughout the season.
As IPL 2026 comes to an end, Rabada’s Purple Cap-winning campaign stands as one of the finest bowling performances of the year, highlighting his consistency, wicket-taking ability, and impact across the tournament.
