Purple Cap in IPL – Everything You Need to Know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has not only revolutionized cricket but has also provided a platform for bowlers to showcase their talent amidst the fast-paced, high-scoring games.

Purple Cap, one of the most coveted accolades in the IPL, is awarded to the tournament’s highest wicket-taker each season.

List: Purple Cap Winners in Every Season of IPL

Do super over wickets add to the Purple Cap?

No, Super Over wickets are not considered for the calculation of Purple Cap. The Purple Cap is awarded based on the total number of wickets taken by a bowler in the regular innings of matches throughout the IPL season. Wickets taken during Super Overs, which are used to break ties in limited-overs cricket, do not count towards the Purple Cap tally.

Who holds the record for the most wickets in a single IPL season?

The record for the most wickets in a single IPL season belongs to Kagiso Rabada, who took an impressive 30 wickets during the 2020 season while representing the Delhi Capitals.

Has any player won the Purple Cap more than once?

Yes, there are several players who have won the Purple Cap more than once. Among them are Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016 and 2017) and Dwayne Bravo (2013 and 2015).

Has any player won the Purple Cap in consecutive IPL seasons?

Yes, Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved this feat by winning the Purple Cap in consecutive seasons, first in 2016 and then again in 2017, while representing the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Who was the first overseas player to win the Purple Cap in the IPL?

Sohail Tanvir from Pakistan was the first overseas player to win the Purple Cap in the IPL. He achieved this feat during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 while playing for the Rajasthan Royals.

Which team has produced the most Purple Cap winners in IPL history?

The Chennai Super Kings hold the record for producing the most Purple Cap winners in IPL history. Bowlers representing the Chennai Super Kings have won the Purple Cap a total of four times: Dwayne Bravo in 2013 and 2015, Mohit Sharma in 2014, and Imran Tahir in 2019.