Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s purple cap in danger, GT’s star pacer reaches par, bowler taking the most wickets in IPL 2026

IPL 2026 Purple Cap Update: Indian Premier League 2026 is progressing in an exciting manner. With almost every match, the race for the Purple Cap is also becoming interesting. While at one time it seemed that Bhuvneshwar Kumar would win the Purple Cap race this time, now the star pacer of Gujarat Titans has given him a tough competition and has reached his level. By the way, the purple cap is still adorned on Bhuvi’s head. But, it can be snatched away any time. So, in this article, let us tell you about those top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in IPL 2026.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has a purple cap on his head.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is at number-1 in the list of bowlers who have taken the most wickets in IPL 2026. Bhuvi has taken 24 wickets in 13 innings of 13 matches played so far this season at an average of 16.37. His economy during this period has been 7.70. Also took a four wicket haul once. Being the bowler who took the most wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar currently has the Purple Cap.

Kagiso Rabada at number-2

Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada bowled brilliantly in the match played with Chennai Super Kings. In this match, he took 3 wickets and with this Rabada equaled Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Along with Bhuvi, now 24 wickets have also been registered in Rabada’s account. However, Bhuvi’s average is better, due to which he is on top and Rabada is in second place. GT’s star pacer has taken 24 wickets at an average of 20.54 in 14 innings of 14 matches played so far this season. During this period his economy has been 9.18.

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Anshul Kamboj in third place

Anshul Kamboj’s name comes at third place in the list of bowlers who took the most wickets in IPL 2026. This fast bowler of Chennai Super Kings has taken 21 wickets at an average of 25.23 in the 14 league matches played. During this, he gave away runs at an economy of 10.52.

Rashid Khan is at number four

Rashid Khan is at fourth position in the list of bowlers who have taken the most wickets in the Indian Premier League. In the match played with CSK, Rashid bowled an amazing spell, in which he took 3 wickets. Rashid Khan has played 14 matches so far, taking 19 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 21.94. During this period his economy has been 8.71.

Joffra Archer is in fifth place

Joffra Archer’s name comes at number-5 in the list of bowlers who took the most wickets in IPL 2026. Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Joffra has played 13 matches so far this season, taking 18 wickets in 13 innings at an average of 24.38. During this period his economy has been 9.14.

Top-5 bowlers who took most wickets in IPL 2026

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