
Ravi Bishnoi leads the IPL 2026 Purple Cap race with seven wickets from three matches. Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan follow closely, showcasing a competitive bowling landscape this season.
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Bishnoi is sitting comfortably at the top with seven wickets from three matches. Bishnoi has been in fine rhythm, combining control with consistent breakthroughs, and remains the bowler to beat in the early phase of the tournament.
Close behind him is Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans, who occupies the second spot with six wickets. His teammate Rashid Khan is placed third with five wickets, continuing to be one of the most dependable performers in the league.
Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi has climbed to fourth position, also with five wickets, after his recent outing. Rajasthan Royals’ Nandre Burger completes the top five, matching the five-wicket mark and playing a key role in his side’s bowling unit.
Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav has made a notable jump to seventh in the standings following his team’s win over Kolkata Knight Riders. His rise underlines the depth and competitiveness among bowlers this season, where even a single performance can significantly alter the leaderboard.
Several bowlers are tied on five wickets, making the race for the Purple Cap highly competitive. Vijaykumar Vyshak, Jacob Duffy, Vaibhav Arora and Anshul Kamboj are all in the mix, ensuring that the standings remain fluid.
Further down the list, experienced names like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jaydev Unadkat are also among the wickets, while others continue to push for consistency.
| PLAYER | MATCHES | OVERS | BALLS | WKTS | AVG | RUNS | 4-FERS | 5-FERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 9.0 | 54 | 7 | 11.71 | 82 | 1 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 3 | 12.0 | 72 | 6 | 20.67 | 124 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 12.0 | 72 | 5 | 17.00 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 3 | 11.4 | 70 | 5 | 17.00 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Nandre Burger | 3 | 9.0 | 54 | 5 | 15.20 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 3 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 14.40 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Prince Yadav | 3 | 11.0 | 66 | 5 | 20.20 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 16.00 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 12.0 | 72 | 5 | 27.40 | 137 | 0 | 0 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3 | 10.4 | 64 | 5 | 24.40 | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| Harsh Dubey | 3 | 9.0 | 54 | 4 | 17.50 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| T Natarajan | 3 | 11.0 | 66 | 4 | 21.75 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 4 | 18.00 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 3 | 10.0 | 60 | 4 | 24.50 | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 3 | 9.5 | 59 | 4 | 25.00 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
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Ravi Bishnoi is leading the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings with seven wickets.
Prasidh Krishna has six wickets in IPL 2026, placing him second in the standings.
Rashid Khan is ranked third in the IPL 2026 Purple Cap list with five wickets.
A single performance can significantly alter the leaderboard, as demonstrated by the rise of bowlers like Prince Yadav this season.



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