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25 year old bowler has captured the Purple Cap, know who are the top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in IPL 2026

By Samira Vishwas

The excitement of IPL 2026 is increasing. While the batsmen are taking the team’s score beyond 200 by hitting fours and sixes, the bowlers are also creating havoc by taking wickets. This season, many bowlers have single-handedly broken the backs of opposing teams. Many bowlers have joined the Purple Cap race, so let us tell you in this article who is in possession of the Purple Cap this season and who are the top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets.

Ravi Bishnoi has purple cap

The bowler who took the most wickets in IPL 2026 is Rajasthan Royals’ star spinner Ravi Bishnoi. This bowler had created a stir in his very first match of this season. This player has impressed a lot with his bowling. IPL 2026 Ravi Bishnoi has bowled brilliantly and taken 5 wickets in 2 matches. His best performance was 4/41, which is the best bowling performance of this season. He has bowled with an average of 11.40 and economy of 8.14. 25 year old Ravi Bishnoi created a stir by taking 4 wickets against Gujarat Titans. At present the purple cap is adorning the head of Ravi Bishwoi. However, the holder of the purple cap will keep changing in every match.

Vaishak Vijay Kumar is at number two.

Punjab Kings’ star fast bowler Vaishak Vijay Kumar is at second place in this list. Vaishak Vijay Kumar is at the first position with a total of 5 wickets in 3 matches in IPL 2026. His best performance is taking 3 wickets for 34 runs. He bowled at an average of 14.40 and economy of 9.00. He has taken important wickets for the team. He created a stir by taking 3 wickets in the match against Gujarat Titans.

Jacob Duffy remains at number three

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s star bowler Jacob Duffy is at third place in terms of taking most wickets in IPL 2026. Jacob Duffy has also taken a total of 5 wickets in 2 matches. His best performance is taking 3 wickets for 22 runs. In the very first match of this season against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jacob Duffy created a stir by taking 3 wickets. He has taken wickets at an average of 16.00 and economy of 10.00.

Anshul Kamboj is at number four

Chennai Super Kings’ star bowler Anshul Kamboj is at fourth place in terms of taking most wickets in IPL 2026. Anshul Kamboj has also taken a total of 5 wickets in 3 matches. His best performance is taking 2 wickets for 27 runs. Anshul Kamboj has bowled at an average of 24.40 and economy of 11.43. If seen, he has given away more runs, but the good thing is that he has taken wickets.

T Natarajan occupies top-5

Delhi Capitals star bowler T Natarajan is at fifth position in terms of taking most wickets in IPL 2026. Natarajan has taken 4 wickets in 2 matches this season. During this period, taking 3 wickets for just 29 runs has been his best performance. He created a stir in his very first match of this season against Lucknow Super Giants. T Natarajan has bowled economically with an average of 13.25 and an excellent economy of 7.57.

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