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 | Ravi Bishnoi | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4/41 |
| 2 | M Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3/29 |
| 3 | JC Archer | Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2/19 |
| 4 | VG Arora | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2/38 |
| 5 | N Burger | Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2/21 |
| 6 | JA Duffy | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3/22 |
| 7 | A Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2/27 |
| 8 | L Ngidi | Delhi Capitals | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3/27 |
| 9 | Prince Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2/20 |
| 10 | Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3/17 |