Purple Cap Winners List in IPL Over the Years (2008-2024)

From its inception in 2008 to the latest edition in 2023, the Purple Cap has adorned the heads of some of the most exceptional bowlers, each leaving an indelible mark on the league’s history.

Amidst getting into the winners list of the decorated Purple Cap in each IPL season, here you can find an overview on everything you need to know about the Purple Cap award.

Let’s delve into the journey of these bowlers and their remarkable performances, immortalized by their Purple Cap triumphs over the years.

YEAR	PLAYER	TEAM	MATCHES	WICKETS	AVG	ECON	SR	4W	5W
2008	Sohail Tanvir	Rajasthan Royals	11	22	12.09	6.46	11.22	1	1
2009	RP Singh	Deccan Chargers	16	23	18.13	6.98	15.5	1	0
2010	Pragyan Ojha	Deccan Chargers	16	21	20.42	7.29	16.8	0	0
2011	Lasith Malinga	Mumbai Indians	16	28	13.39	5.95	13.5	0	1
2012	Morne Morkel	Delhi Daredevils	16	25	18.12	7.19	15.1	1	0
2013	Dwayne Bravo	Chennai Super Kings	18	32	15.53	7.95	11.7	1	0
2014	Mohit Sharma	Chennai Super Kings	16	23	19.65	8.39	14	1	0
2015	Dwayne Bravo	Chennai Super Kings	17	26	16.38	8.14	12	0	0
2016	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	Sunrisers Hyderabad	17	23	21.3	7.42	17.2	1	0
2017	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	Sunrisers Hyderabad	14	26	14.19	7.05	12	0	1
2018	Andrew Tye	Kings XI Punjab	14	24	18.66	8	14	3	0
2019	Imran Tahir	Chennai Super Kings	17	26	16.57	6.69	14.84	2	0
2020	Kagiso Rabada	Delhi Capitals	17	30	18.26	8.34	13.3	2	0
2021	Harshal Patel	Royal Challengers Bangalore	15	32	14.34	8.14	10.56	1	1
2022	Yuzvendra Chahal	Rajasthan Royals	17	27	19.51	7.75	15.11	1	1
2023	Mohammed Shami	Gujarat Titans	17	28	18.64	8.03	13.92	0	1

2008: Sohail Tanvir – 22 Wickets

Sohail Tanvir made history as the inaugural recipient of the Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Representing the Rajasthan Royals, Tanvir’s left-arm pace bowling proved to be a potent weapon throughout the season. His ability to swing the ball at a deceptive pace troubled batsmen consistently, enabling him to claim 22 wickets in just 11 matches. Tanvir’s economical bowling and knack for taking crucial wickets played a pivotal role in Rajasthan Royals’ victorious campaign, making him a standout performer in the league’s inaugural edition.

2009: RP Singh – 23 Wickets

RP Singh showcased his prowess as a seam bowler during the 2009 IPL season while representing the Deccan Chargers. With his ability to extract movement off the pitch and maintain a nagging line and length, Singh troubled even the most accomplished batsmen. His exceptional performance earned him the Purple Cap as he finished the season with 23 wickets in 16 matches. Singh’s contributions were instrumental in Deccan Chargers’ success that year, highlighting his importance as a key figure in the team’s bowling attack.

2010: Pragyan Ojha – 21 Wickets

Pragyan Ojha emerged as a standout performer with his left-arm orthodox spin bowling during the 2010 IPL season while representing the Deccan Chargers. Despite facing stiff competition from fast bowlers, Ojha’s ability to outfox batsmen with his flight, guile, and subtle variations stood out. His accurate and consistent bowling yielded him 21 wickets in 16 matches, earning him the coveted Purple Cap. Ojha’s stellar performances played a crucial role in Deccan Chargers’ journey in the tournament, cementing his reputation as a reliable spinner in the IPL.

2011: Lasith Malinga – 28 Wickets

Lasith Malinga, renowned for his slingy action and deadly yorkers, stamped his authority as one of the premier fast bowlers in the IPL during the 2011 season while representing the Mumbai Indians. Malinga’s ability to deliver pinpoint yorkers at express pace made him a nightmare for batsmen in the death overs. His lethal bowling earned him 28 wickets in 16 matches, securing the Purple Cap for the first time in his IPL career. Malinga’s impactful performances were instrumental in Mumbai Indians’ success that season, establishing him as a bowling maestro in the T20 format.

2012: Morne Morkel – 25 Wickets

Morne Morkel, known for his tall stature and ability to generate steep bounce, had a memorable IPL campaign in 2012 while representing the Delhi Daredevils. Morkel’s express pace and accuracy troubled batsmen throughout the season, and his knack for picking up crucial wickets earned him 25 scalps in 16 matches. With an economy rate of 7.19, Morkel played a pivotal role in stifling opposition batsmen. His contributions with the ball were invaluable for Delhi Daredevils, making him a worthy recipient of the Purple Cap.

2013: Dwayne Bravo – 32 Wickets

Dwayne Bravo showcased his prowess as a versatile all-rounder during the 2013 IPL season while representing the Chennai Super Kings. Known for his brisk medium pace and lower-order batting exploits, Bravo emerged as a key figure in Chennai’s successful campaign. His ability to bowl crucial overs at any stage of the innings and pick up vital wickets earned him the Purple Cap with a staggering 32 wickets in 18 matches. Bravo’s contributions with both bat and ball played a crucial role in Chennai Super Kings’ title-winning campaign, establishing him as a match-winner in the T20 format.

2014: Mohit Sharma – 23 Wickets

Mohit Sharma made a significant impact with his seam bowling during the 2014 IPL season while representing the Chennai Super Kings. Sharma’s ability to move the ball both ways and maintain a tight line and length made him a potent weapon in Chennai’s bowling arsenal. His consistent performances throughout the season yielded him 23 wickets in 16 matches, earning him the Purple Cap. Sharma’s knack for delivering crucial breakthroughs at crucial junctures played a pivotal role in Chennai Super Kings’ success that year, highlighting his importance as a key bowler in the team.

2015: Dwayne Bravo – 32 Wickets

Dwayne Bravo showcased his all-round brilliance once again during the 2015 IPL season while representing the Chennai Super Kings. Bravo’s ability to bowl deceptive slower deliveries and yorkers made him a formidable bowler in the death overs. His exceptional performance with the ball earned him 26 wickets in 17 matches, securing the Purple Cap for the second time in his IPL career. Bravo’s contributions were vital in Chennai Super Kings’ journey to the playoffs, reaffirming his status as one of the premier all-rounders in the T20 format.

2016: Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 23 Wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar exhibited his skill and consistency with the ball during the 2016 IPL season while representing the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kumar’s ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl accurate yorkers made him a potent threat for opposition batsmen. His exemplary performance throughout the season earned him 23 wickets in 17 matches, securing the Purple Cap for the first time in his IPL career. Kumar’s ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs in the powerplay and death overs played a crucial role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s title-winning campaign, establishing him as a premier swing bowler in the tournament.

2017: Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 26 Wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar continued his dominance with the ball during the 2017 IPL season while representing the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kumar’s ability to swing the new ball and execute his variations with precision made him a potent force in the powerplay and death overs. His exceptional performance throughout the season yielded him 26 wickets in 14 matches, securing the Purple Cap for the second consecutive year. Kumar’s knack for providing crucial breakthroughs at key moments played a pivotal role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s campaign, showcasing his value as a premier fast bowler in the IPL.

2018: Andrew Tye – 24 Wickets

Andrew Tye made a significant impact with his variations and clever change of pace during the 2018 IPL season while representing the Kings XI Punjab. Tye’s ability to deceive batsmen with his knuckleballs and yorkers made him a potent weapon in the death overs. His consistent performances throughout the season earned him 24 wickets in 14 matches, securing the Purple Cap. Tye’s knack for picking up wickets regularly and containing the opposition batsmen played a crucial role in Kings XI Punjab’s campaign, establishing him as one of the premier fast bowlers in the tournament.

2019: Imran Tahir – 26 Wickets

Imran Tahir showcased his guile and experience with the ball during the 2019 IPL season while representing the Chennai Super Kings. Tahir’s ability to deceive batsmen with his variations and extract turn from the surface made him a potent threat in the middle overs. His exceptional performance throughout the season yielded him 26 wickets in 17 matches, securing the Purple Cap. Tahir’s knack for picking up crucial wickets at key moments played a pivotal role in Chennai Super Kings’ journey to the final, highlighting his value as a premier spinner in the IPL.

2020: Kagiso Rabada – 30 Wickets

Kagiso Rabada displayed his pace and accuracy with the ball during the 2020 IPL season while representing the Delhi Capitals. Rabada’s ability to bowl fiery yorkers and extract bounce from the surface made him a potent weapon in the powerplay and death overs. His exceptional performance throughout the season earned him 30 wickets in 17 matches, securing the Purple Cap. Rabada’s knack for delivering breakthroughs consistently and containing the opposition batsmen played a crucial role in Delhi Capitals’ campaign, establishing him as one of the premier fast bowlers in the tournament.

2021: Harshal Patel – 32 Wickets

Harshal Patel emerged as a surprise package with his clever variations and accuracy during the 2021 IPL season while representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Patel’s ability to bowl deceptive slower balls and execute yorkers with precision made him a potent force in the death overs. His exceptional performance throughout the season yielded him 32 wickets in 15 matches, securing the Purple Cap. Patel’s knack for providing crucial breakthroughs and controlling the run flow played a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s campaign, showcasing his value as a versatile fast bowler in the tournament.

2022: Yuzvendra Chahal – 27 Wickets

Yuzvendra Chahal showcased his spin bowling prowess during the 2022 IPL season while representing the Rajasthan Royals. Chahal’s ability to deceive batsmen with his flight and variations made him a potent threat in the middle overs. His exceptional performance throughout the season yielded him 27 wickets in 17 matches, securing the Purple Cap. Chahal’s knack for picking up wickets regularly and containing the opposition batsmen played a crucial role in Rajasthan Royals’ campaign, establishing him as one of the premier bowlers in the tournament.

2023: Mohammed Shami – 28 Wickets

Mohammed Shami displayed his pace and accuracy with the ball during the 2023 IPL season while representing the Gujarat Titans. Shami’s ability to bowl fiery yorkers and seam the ball both ways made him a potent weapon in the powerplay and death overs. His exceptional performance throughout the season earned him 28 wickets in 17 matches, securing the Purple Cap. Shami’s knack for delivering breakthroughs consistently and controlling the run flow played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans’ campaign, establishing him as one of the premier fast bowlers in the tournament.