Check out the current leader of the Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League 2026. The Purple Cap is awarded to the player who takes the most wickets in the season. It highlights the top-performing bowler, and the cap can change hands as players compete throughout the tournament.
| S.No | Player | Team | Wkts | Mat | Inns | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K Rabada | Gujarat Titans | 28 | 16 | 16 | 3/25 |
| 2 | B Kumar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 26 | 15 | 15 | 4/23 |
| 3 | JC Archer | Rajasthan Royals | 25 | 16 | 16 | 3/17 |
| 4 | A Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | 21 | 14 | 14 | 3/22 |
| 5 | E Malinga | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20 | 15 | 15 | 4/32 |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans | 19 | 16 | 16 | 4/33 |
| 7 | Kartik Tyagi | Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 14 | 13 | 3/22 |
| 8 | Mohammed Siraj | Gujarat Titans | 18 | 16 | 16 | 3/26 |
| 9 | JO Holder | Gujarat Titans | 17 | 10 | 10 | 4/24 |
| 10 | M Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 16 | 11 | 11 | 4/28 |