The Indian Premier League is a highly competitive and sought after domestic T20 cricket tournament in the world. Throughout its history, the cash-rich league has witnessed several great bowling performances. Here are the Purple Cap winners in the IPL.
Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 by taking 25 wickets in 15 matches for Gujarat. He had an impressive average of 19.52 and an economy rate of 8.27.
In IPL 2024, Harshal Patel of Punjab claimed the Purple Cap, taking 24 wickets in 14 matches. He had an impressive average of 19.88 and an economy rate of 9.73, making a huge impact with the ball throughout the season.
Mohammed Shami won the Purple Cap in IPL 2023 by taking 28 wickets in 17 matches for Gujarat. He had an impressive average of 18.64 and an economy rate of 8.03.
| Season | Player | WKTS | Mat | Inns | AVG | ECO | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | | 25 | 15 | 15 | 19.52 | 8.27 | 0 |
| 2024 | | 24 | 14 | 14 | 19.88 | 9.73 | 0 |
| 2023 | | 28 | 17 | 17 | 18.64 | 8.03 | 0 |
| 2022 | | 27 | 17 | 17 | 19.52 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 2021 | | 32 | 15 | 15 | 14.34 | 8.14 | 1 |
| 2020 | | 30 | 17 | 17 | 18.26 | 8.34 | 0 |
| 2019 | | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16.57 | 6.69 | 0 |
| 2018 | | 24 | 14 | 14 | 18.66 | 8.00 | 0 |
| 2017 | | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14.19 | 7.05 | 1 |
| 2016 | | 23 | 17 | 17 | 21.30 | 7.42 | 0 |
| 2015 | | 26 | 17 | 17 | 16.38 | 8.14 | 0 |
| 2014 | | 23 | 16 | 16 | 19.65 | 8.39 | 0 |
| 2013 | | 32 | 18 | 18 | 15.53 | 7.95 | 0 |
| 2012 | | 25 | 16 | 16 | 18.12 | 7.19 | 0 |
| 2011 | | 28 | 16 | 16 | 13.39 | 5.95 | 1 |
| 2010 | | 21 | 16 | 16 | 20.42 | 7.29 | 0 |
| 2009 | | 23 | 16 | 16 | 18.13 | 6.98 | 0 |
| 2008 | | 22 | 11 | 11 | 12.09 | 6.46 | 1 |
Points Table
Where Champions Rise
| Team | M | W | L | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 14 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 0.809 |
| CSK | 14 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 0.652 |
| LSG | 14 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 0.284 |
| MI | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -0.044 |
| RR | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.148 |
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