Bhuvneshwar Kumar snatched the purple cap from the 25-year-old bowler, these are the top-5 bowlers who took the most wickets in IPL 2026
IPL 2026 Purple Cap Update: IPL 2026 is progressing in an exciting manner. On one hand, the batsmen are scoring a lot of runs, while on the other hand, the bowlers are also taking wickets a lot. In the match played with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans on Thursday, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled brilliantly and took 3 wickets and with this he has moved ahead in the race for the Purple Cap. So let us tell you who has reached where in the Purple Cap race in IPL 2026…
Kagiso Rabada is at number five
In the match played with RCB, Kagiso Rabada bowled a spell of 4 overs, in which he took 1 wicket. Kagiso Rabada has reached number-5 in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2026. Rabada has scored 338 runs so far this season at an average of 24.14. During this period, he has given away runs at an economy of 9.65.
Anshul Kamboj reached fourth place
Chennai Super Kings star pacer Anshul Kamboj reached fourth place in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2026. 25-year-old Anshul has played 8 matches so far this season, in which he has taken 14 wickets at an average of 16.92. During this period, he has given away runs at an economy of 9.65.
Joffra Archer reached number-3
Rajasthan Royals’ star fast bowler Joffra Archer is at third place in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2026. Joffra has taken 14 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 19.50. During this period, Archer has given away runs at an economy of 8.27.
Ehsaan Malinga slipped to number 2
Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Ehsaan Malinga has reached second place in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2026. Malinga has taken 15 wickets so far this season at an average of 18.93. Ehsaan has given away runs this season at an economy of 9.16.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s purple cap adorns his head
He can’t stop taking wickets 🔥🔥
Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a breathtaking spell of 3/28 ↓
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The star fast bowler of Royal Challengers Bangalore took 3 wickets in his spell of 4 overs in the GT VS RCB match. With this, he has reached the first place in the race of batsmen taking the most wickets in IPL 2026 and a purple cap has been decorated on his head. Bhuvi won the Purple Cap, leaving behind 25-year-old Ehsaan Malinga. Bhuvi has taken 17 wickets at an average of 15.53. During this period his economy has been 7.54.
List of top-5 bowlers who took the most wickets in IPL 2026
| rank | player | Team | match | Wicket | average | economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 17 | 15.53 | 7.54 |
| 2 | Ehsan Malinga | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 15 | 18.93 | 9.16 |
| 3 | Jofra Archer | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 14 | 19.50 | 8.27 |
| 4 | Anshul Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 14 | 16.92 | 9.65 |
| 5 | Kagiso Rabada | Gujarat Titans | 9 | 14 | 24.14 | 9.65 |
Also read:Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill came forward in the race for Orange Cap, these are the top-5 batsmen who scored the most runs in IPL 2026.
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