Since the introduction of T20 cricket, particularly the IPL, in 2008, we have witnessed a significant amount of the game being dominated by batsmen. Whether it’s the nature of the pitch or the regulations, which are mostly biased and structured to put the most runs on the board, bowlers bear the brunt of the suffering. Most people consider this condensed version of the game to be one that the batsmen play. However, we have come to understand the importance of a strong bowler in the game over time. No matter how good the opposition batters are, a few quick, critical wickets can change the course of the match at any stage in the 20-over format. Numerous bowlers have had a significant influence on the game. Here is the complete list of winners from IPL 2008 to IPL 2023.
Complete list of winners from IPL 2008 to IPL 2023
Purple Cap in IPL 2008: Sohail Tanvir
Pakistani pacer Sohail Tanvir won the IPL purple cap while playing for the Rajasthan Royals back in 2008. In 11 matches during the IPL’s first season, he took 22 wickets. The Pakistani pacer’s incredible bowling display includes a mind-blowing 6/14 against the Chennai Super Kings.
Purple Cap in IPL 2009: RP Singh
2009 saw India’s bowler RP Singh win the purple cap in the IPL with 23 wickets in 16 matches. In the IPL’s second season, RP was a member of the Deccan Chargers. His outstanding bowling effort contributed to the team winning the IPL trophy that season.
IPL 2010: PP Ojha
In the 2010 IPL, spinner Pragyan Ojha, another bowler for the Deccan Chargers, won the purple cap. He went on to take 21 wickets in 16 matches to win the IPL Purple Cap title. In the 2010 season, the bowler’s economy was 7.29 and his average was 16.8.
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 |
| PP Ojha (DC) | 16 | 16 | 58.5 | 0 | 429 | 21 | 3/26 | 20.42 | 7.29 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 |
IPL 2011: SL Malinga
In the 2011 IPL, Lasith Malinga, a Sri Lankan bowler for the Mumbai Indians, claimed 28 wickets and won the purple cap. The Mumbai Indians advanced to the 2011 IPL Finals. But the team was unable to raise the winning trophy, as the Chennai Super Kings, captained by MS Dhoni, went on to win the title twice in a row.
IPL 2012: M Morkel
In the 2012 IPL, South African bowler Morne Morkel was at the peak of his career. In the fifth iteration of the competition, the bowler was competing for the Delhi Daredevils. By taking 25 wickets, he broke the record for the most wickets taken in the competition and earned the IPL purple cap. In the end, Team D.D. placed third in the season. The Kolkata Knight Riders, captained by Gautam Gambhir, won the trophy in 2012. It was the side’s debut title.
IPL 2013: DJ Bravo
The West Indies’ outstanding all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo, who plays for the team CSK, had an incredible IPL 2013 season. In the tournament, he went on to claim 32 wickets. Even now, it remains the most wickets a bowler has taken in an IPL season.
Purple Cap in IPL 2014: MM Sharma
2014 saw Mohit Sharma, a bowler for the Chennai Super Kings, win the IPL purple cap. In 16 games, the teenage bowler claimed 23 wickets.
Purple cap in IPL 2015: DJ Bravo
Dwayne Bravo, an all-rounder for CSK, topped the list of people who took the most wickets once more. He went on to become the first player to win the purple cap twice in the IPL, winning it again in 2015. In 17 matches, he claimed 26 wickets. His side was defeated in a thrilling final by the Mumbai Indians.
Purple cap in IPL 2016: B Kumar
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL championship in 2016. A large portion of this was attributed to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s outstanding bowling. He led the squad from the front with the ball and claimed 23 wickets during the competition. In the 2016 IPL, he was awarded the purple cap.
Purple cap in IPL 2017: B Kumar
In the 2016 and 2017 seasons, Bhuvneshwar Kumar made IPL history by being the first bowler to win the purple cap twice in a row. With 26 wickets, he topped the standings at the end of the season.
Purple cap in IPL 2018: AJ Tye
All-rounder Andrew Tye of Australia had an incredible 2018 IPL season. With three four-wicket hauls in 14 matches, while playing for Kings XI Punjab, he claimed 24 wickets and won the purple cap in the 2018 IPL. The side captained by Ravichandran Ashwin came in a pitiful seventh place.
Purple cap in IPL 2019: Imran Tahir
In the 2019 IPL, forty-year-old Imran Tahir demonstrated that age is just a number. He later claimed 26 wickets for the Chennai Super Kings team and won the purple cap for the IPL. Team CSK advanced to a second final, but the M.I. squad captained by Rohit Sharma emerged victorious. M.I. chose the fourth title they had.
Winner of Purple cap in IPL 2020: K Rabada
Jasprit Bumrah of the Mumbai Indians and Kagiso Rabada of the Delhi Capitals fought it out for the purple cap in the 2020 Indian Premier League. The South African concluded the season with 30 wickets more than Bumrah to win the purple cap in the IPL 2020 finals, which pitted the two teams against one another for the title.
Winner of Purple Cap in IPL 2021: Harshal Patel
With 32 wickets in the 14th season of IPL, Harshal Patel won the purple cap in IPL 2021.
| Batting and Fielding | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 63 | 11 | 187 | 36* | 11.00 | 139 | 134.53 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 4 | 59 | 31 | 14.75 | 46 | 128.26 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Winner of Purple Cap in IPL 2022: Yuzvendra Chahal
With 27 wickets in his name, Yuzvendra Chahal won the Purple cap in the 15th season of the IPL in 2022.
| YEAR | MAT | BALLS | RUNS | WKTS | BBM | AVE | ECON | SR | 4W | 5W |
| 2022 | 17 | 408 | 527 | 27 | 5/40 | 19.52 | 7.75 | 15.11 | 1 | 1 |
Winner of Purple Cap in IPL 2023: Mohammed Shami
In the 2023 Indian Premier League, Shami won the prized Purple Cap with his deadly pace and steadfast accuracy. With an incredible 28 wickets in just 17 matches, Shami cemented himself as one of the greatest IPL purple cap winners ever.
Complete list of winners from IPL 2008 to IPL 2023: FAQ
What is a purple cap for IPL?
The bowler who becomes the top wicket-taker in a certain Indian Premier League season is given the Purple Cap.
Who has won the Purple Cap most time in IPL?
The two people who have won the Purple Cap the most are Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. In 2013 and 2015, Bravo took home the Purple Cap titles; in 2016 and 2017, Bhuvneshwar did the same.
Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2023?
In the 2023 Indian Premier League, Mohammed Shami won the prized Purple Cap with his deadly pace and steadfast accuracy. In just 17 matches, he claimed 28 wickets.
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