Often hailed as the highest individual honour for IPL bowlers, the Purple Cap award undoubtedly holds an unmatched stature in the world’s toughest and wealthiest cricket league. Over the years, the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed numerous prominent bowlers, including Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and many others, dominate and annihilate the top and finest batting line-ups of opponent teams.
In this article we will take a look at all the iconic bowlers who have clinched the coveted Purple Cap award from the inaugural IPL 2008 edition to the latest IPL 2024 season.
IPL: Purple Cap Winners List (2008-2024)
Sohail Tanvir (2008) – Rajasthan Royals
Pakistan’s spearhead bowler Sohail Tanvir played for the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL 2008 edition and stunned the opponent teams with his ruthless bowling attack. Sohail Tanvir played a total of 11 matches in the IPL 2008 edition and picked up a total of 22 wickets clinching the coveted Purple Cap award.
Rudra Pratap Singh (2009) – Deccan Chargers
Often hailed as one of the most deadliest pace bowlers of his era, Indian pace sensation Rudra Pratap Singh represented the Deccan Chargers franchise in the IPL 2009 edition and clinched his maiden Purple Cap award for picking up a total of 23 wickets in the 16 matches that he played throughout the season.
Pragyan Ojha (2010) – Deccan Chargers
Another Indian spin bowler, Pragyan Ojha clinched the Purple Cap award in the IPL 2010 edition for his extremely successful bowling exploits on the field throughout the season. Pragyan Ojha played for the Deccan Chargers in a total of 16 matches and picked up a total of 21 wickets.
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Lasith Malinga (2011) – Mumbai Indians
Often hailed as one of the most dreadful and ruthless bowlers in international cricket as well as the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lasith Malinga proved to be one of the most crucial and reliable wicket-takers for the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise in the IPL 2011 edition. Malinga played a total of 16 matches throughout the IPL 2011 edition and picked up a total of 28 wickets clinching the coveted Purple Cap award at the end of the season.
Morne Morkel (2012) – Delhi Daredevils
The iconic South African pacer, Morne Morkel, turned out to be one of the most worthy picks for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) squad in the IPL 2012 edition. Morne Morkel played a total of 14 matches in the season and became the most prominent wicket-taker with a total of 25 wickets, bagging the Purple Cap award.
Dwayne Bravo (2013) – Chennai Super Kings
The West Indies all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo popularly referred to as “Dwayne DJ Bravo” proved to be a game-changing pick for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise with his deadly bowling attacks. Dwayne Bravo picked up a total of 32 wickets in the IPL 2013 edition winning the coveted Purple Cap award.
Mohit Sharma (2014) – Chennai Super Kings
The right-arm fast bowler of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise, Mohit Sharma had an extremely successful IPL season in 2014. Mohit Sharma played a total of 16 matches in the entire IPL 2014 season and picked up a total of 23 wickets clinching the Purple Cap award at the end of the season.
Dwayne Bravo (2015) – Chennai Super Kings
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seamlessly entered into the elite club of Purple Cap winners with Dwayne Bravo’s breathtaking bowling exploits throughout the IPL 2015 edition. Dwayne Bravo got to play a total of 17 matches wherein he picked up a total of 23 wickets. Additionally, at the end of the IPL 2015 edition, Dwayne Bravo became the first-ever bowler to clinch the prestigious Purple Cap award twice in his IPL career.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016) – Sunrisers Hyderabad
The legendary Indian spin bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar proved to be one of the most crucial members in the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) winning squad of the IPL 2016 edition. Bhuvneshwar Kumar played a total of 17 matches throughout the 2016 season and picked up a total of 23 wickets making him the highest wicket-taker of the season.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2017) – Sunrisers Hyderabad
After leading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) squad to their maiden victory at the IPL 2016 edition, the king of spin deliveries, Bhuvneshwar Kumar created history in the IPL 2017 season and became the first-ever bowler in the history of IPL to clinch the coveted Purple Cap award twice in a row. Bhuvneshwar Kumar played a total of 14 matches and picked up 26 wickets throughout the tournament.
Andre Tye (2018) – Kings XI Punjab
The Australian all-rounder, Andre Tye proved his mettle in the IPL 2018 season and became one of the most crucial picks for the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) franchise. Andre Tye played a total of 14 matches and picked up 24 wickets throughout the IPL 2018 edition.
Imran Tahir (2019) – Chennai Super Kings
Imran Tahir undoubtedly dominated the entire IPL 2019 edition with his dominant and aggressive bowling style. Imran Tahir played a total of 17 matches and picked up 26 wickets at the age of 40, defying all the odds and creating history for being the oldest bowler to clinch the prestigious Purple Cap award.
Kagiso Rabada (2020) – Delhi Capitals
The South African pace sensation, Kagiso Rabada created history at the IPL 2020 edition and picked up a total of 30 wickets throughout the tournament clinching the Purple Cap award for the first time in the IPL 2020 edition.
Harshal Patel (2021) – Royal Challengers Bangalore
Well, as they say the Indian Premier League keeps getting more intense with each coming edition. The reliable pace bowler of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) created history surpassing Kagiso Rabada’s record Harshal Patel picked up a total of 32 wickets in the IPL 2021 edition and clinched the Purple Cap award at the end of the IPL 2021 season.
Yuzvendra Chahal (2022) – Rajasthan Royals
Often hailed as one of the most economical and reliable bowlers in the Indian Premier League format, Yuzvendra Chahal proved his bowling excellence throughout the IPL 2022 edition and picked up a total of 27 wickets for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) squad.
Mohammed Shami (2023) – Gujarat Titans
One of the most prominent bowlers of the Indian national cricket team, Mohammed Shami turned out to be one of most worthy picks for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2023 edition. The Indian bowling sensation, Shami picked up a total of 28 wickets and claimed the prestigious Purple Cap award at the end of the IPL 2023 season.
Harshal Patel (2024) – Punjab Kings
Harshal Patel proved to be one of the most valuable assets for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) franchise in the latest IPL 2024 edition. In a total of 14 matches that Harshal Patel played for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2024 edition, he picked up an impressive total of 24 wickets clinching his career’s second Purple Cap award.
