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 | A Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3/22 |
| 2 | M Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4/28 |
| 3 | Prince Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3/32 |
| 4 | B Kumar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3/26 |
| 5 | Ravi Bishnoi | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4/41 |
| 6 | JC Archer | Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2/19 |
| 7 | Kartik Tyagi | Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3/22 |
| 8 | E Malinga | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3/29 |
| 9 | J Overton | Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4/18 |
| 10 | KH Pandya | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2/30 |