It is difficult to snatch the purple cap from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, these are the top-5 bowlers who took the most wickets in IPL 2026

IPL 2026 Purple Cap Update: In IPL 2026, the batsmen seem to be overshadowing the bowlers to a great extent. In most of the matches, scores of more than 200 are being scored and what is more, this score is also being chased. But amidst the terror of the batsmen, some bowlers have maintained their hold strong. So, in this article, let us tell you about those top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets this season. On the top of the list is Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is currently wearing a purple cap on his head. Not only this, it is not going to be easy for anyone to snatch the purple cap from this player.

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. As a result, a purple cap is adorned on the head of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 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. It is not going to be easy for any bowler to snatch the purple cap from Bhuvi, because he is bowling wicket-taking in the match and there is a gap of 3 wickets between him and the number two bowler.

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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.

Anshul Kamboj is at number three

Anshul Kamboj’s name comes at third place in the list of bowlers who took the 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.

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.

Prince Yadav’s name comes at number five

Prince Yadav of Lucknow Super Giants 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.

Top-5 bowlers who took most wickets in IPL 2026

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