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Who is the top wicket-taker in IPL 2026? List of bowlers with most wickets in race for the Purple Cap
TL;DR
The IPL 2026 season begins on March 28, featuring a race for the Purple Cap. Prasidh Krishna is the current holder with 25 wickets from the 2025 season.
Key points
- IPL 2026 season starts on March 28.
- Prasidh Krishna is the current Purple Cap holder.
- He took 25 wickets in the 2025 season.
- RCB are the defending champions.
- The tournament runs until May.
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back for the 2026 season, starting on March 28 withĀ Royal Challengers BengaluruĀ playingĀ Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the tournament is scheduled to go on until May.
RCB are the defending champions of the tournament after lifting their first IPL title in 2026 by defeating Punjab Kings.
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The competition for the Purple Cap, which is awarded to the highest wicket-taker of the season, is underway. Prasidh Krishna is the current Purple Cap holder after claiming 25 wickets in the 2025 season, edging out Noor Ahmad, Josh Hazlewood, and Trent Boult.
The competition for the Purple Cap in the 2026 season could feature the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh, among others.
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Purple Cap Race: Top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL 2026
| Player (Team) | Innings | Wickets | BBI | Avg. | Econ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) | 8 | 14 | 3/5 | 16.85 | 7.61 |
| Jofra Archer (RR) | 9 | 14 |
Q&A
Who is the current top wicket-taker in IPL 2026?
The current top wicket-taker in IPL 2026 has not been determined yet as the season has just started.
How many wickets did Prasidh Krishna take in the 2025 IPL season?
Prasidh Krishna took 25 wickets in the 2025 IPL season.
Which players are competing for the Purple Cap in IPL 2026?
Players like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh are among those competing for the Purple Cap in IPL 2026.
When does the IPL 2026 season start?
The IPL 2026 season starts on March 28, 2026.
