These are the top-5 names who took the most wickets in IPL 2026, the 36 year old bowler is wearing a purple cap.
IPL 2026 Purple Cap Update: Along with the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2026, the race for the Purple Cap has also become quite interesting. Although the batsmen have been impressive this season, some bowlers have impressed everyone with their performance. So in this article, let us tell you about those top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets this season. Also let us know which bowler is wearing the Purple Cap at present.
Prince Yadav’s name comes at number five
Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Prince Yadav is at fifth position in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2026. Prince has taken 16 wickets at an average of 24 in 12 innings of 12 matches played this season. During this period, he has given away runs at an economy of 8.53.
Joffra Archer is at number four
Fast bowler Joffra Archer is at fourth place in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2026. This pacer of Rajasthan Royals has played 12 matches, in which he has taken 17 wickets at an average of 23.52. During this period, he has given away runs at an economy of 9.09.
Anshul Kamboj is at number three
Anshul Kamboj’s name comes at third place in the list of bowlers taking most wickets in IPL 2026. This 25-year-old fast bowler of Chennai Super Kings has played 12 matches, in which he has taken 19 wickets at an average of 22.52. Actually, CSK VS SRH match is to be played on Monday. If Anshul Kamboj is successful in taking 5 wickets in this match, then he can capture the Purple Cap.
Kagiso Rabada is at number two
Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is second in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2026. Rabada has played 13 matches so far this season, in which he has taken 21 wickets at an average of 21.95. During this period, he has given away runs at an economy of 9.22.
Purple cap adorns Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s head
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s name is at number 1 in the list of bowlers who have taken the most wickets in IPL 2026. This RCB fast bowler has played 13 matches so far this season, in which he has taken 24 wickets at an average of 16.37. Bhuvneshwar has given runs at an economy of 7.70.
List of 5 bowlers who took the most wickets in IPL 2026:-
| rank | bowler | Team | match | Wicket | average | economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 | 24 | 16.37 | 7.70 |
| 2 | Kagiso Rabada | gujarat titans | 13 | 21 | 21.95 | 9.22 |
| 3 | Anshul Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 19 | 22.52 | 10.11 |
| 4 | jofra archer | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 17 | 23.52 | 9.09 |
| 5 | Prince Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 16 | 24.00 | 8.53 |
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