Purple Cap in IPL 2023 | Know Who has Taken Most Wickets in IPL 2023
The Purple Cap is presented to the leading wicket-taker in the IPL. The bowler with the most wickets during the season wears the Purple Cap while fielding. Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar won the Purple Cap twice. Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel took the most wickets (32) in a single tournament edition (2013 and 2021).
The Purple Cap has been the most prestigious award for any bowler in the Indian T20 League. Since the inauguration of the league and the award in 2008, only a handful of players have had the privilege to take home the Purple Cap.
Updated List of Purple Cap Holders in IPL 2023
Gujarat's Mohammed Shami won the Purple Cap in IPL 2023. Shami has taken 28 wickets in 17 matches at an economy rate of 8.03. He took two 4-wicket hauls and had best figures of 4/11.
| Position | Player | Team | Wickets |
| 1 | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat | 28 wickets |
| 2 | Mohit Sharma | Gujarat | 27 wickets |
| 3 | Rashid Khan | Gujarat | 27 wickets |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla | Mumbai | 22 wickets |
| 5 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan | 21 wickets |
* Updated after Chennai vs Gujarat Final Match
All Previous IPL Purple Cap Winners List 2008-2023
Let’s look at all the players who have won the Purple Cap in IPL from 2008 to 2023.
| Year | Winner | Team | Matches | Wkts | Best Figures | Avg | ECO | 4W | 5W |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat | 17 | 28 | 4/11 | 18.64 | 8.03 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan | 17 | 27 | 5/40 | 19.71 | 7.75 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | Bangalore | 15 | 32 | 5/27 | 14.34 | 8.14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | Delhi | 17 | 30 | 4/24 | 18.26 | 8.34 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | Chennai | 17 | 26 | 4/12 | 16.57 | 6.69 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | Punjab | 14 | 24 | 5/17 | 18.66 | 8.00 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Hyderabad | 14 | 26 | 5/19 | 14.19 | 7.05 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Hyderabad | 17 | 23 | 4/29 | 21.30 | 7.42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai | 17 | 26 | 3/22 | 16.38 | 8.14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | Chennai | 16 | 23 | 4/14 | 19.65 | 8.39 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai | 18 | 32 | 4/42 | 15.53 | 7.95 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | Delhi | 16 | 25 | 4/20 | 18.12 | 7.19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai | 16 | 28 | 5/13 | 13.39 | 5.95 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Phja | Deccan | 16 | 21 | 3/26 | 20.42 | 7.29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | Deccan | 16 | 23 | 4/22 | 18.13 | 6.98 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan | 11 | 22 | 6/14 | 12.09 | 6.46 | 1 | 1 |
Mohammed Shami (Gujarat): 2023 Purple Cap Winner
Wickets: 28, Best Figures: 4/11, Average: 18.64, Economy: 8.03
Mohammed Shami became the first bowler from Gujarat to win the Purple Cap in IPL. He took 28 wickets at an average of 18.64, and played a big part in Gujarat reaching back-to-back finals. Shami broke the record of taking the most number of wickets (17) in the Powerplay overs in a single season.
Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan): 2022 Purple Cap Winner
Wickets: 27, Best Figures: 5/40, Average: 19.71, Economy: 7.75
Yuzvendra Chahal became only the third spinner to win the Purple Cap after Ohja and Tahir in IPL. He also became the second bowler from Rajasthan to win after Sohail Tanvir in the 2008 season. He took 27 wickets at an average of 19.71, and played a big part in Rajasthan’s run till the final.
Also read: Most Wickets in IPL From 2008 to 2023
Harshal Patel (Bangalore): 2021 Purple Cap Winner
Wickets: 32, Best Figures: 5/27, Average: 14.34, Economy: 8.14
Harshal Patel became the first bowler from the Bangalore team to win the Purple Cap in the Indian T20 League. He took a record high 32 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 14.34, and played a big part in Bangalore’s finishing 4th in the league. His best figures of 5 for 27 came against Mumbai.
Kagiso Rabada (Delhi): 2020 Winner
Wickets: 30, Best Figures: 4/24, Average: 18.26, Economy: 8.34
After narrowly missing out on the Purple Cap in 2019, Kagiso Rabada won it in the 2020 season. He bettered his 25-wicket haul in the previous edition with 30 wickets in 2020 at an average of 18.26, and played a big part in Delhi’s run till the final. His best figures of 4 for 24 came against Bangalore.
Also read: Best Bowling Figures in IPL
Imran Tahir (Chennai): 2019 Winner
Wickets: 26, Best Figures: 4/12, Average: 16.57, Economy: 6.69
After playing just six games in the 2018 season, Imran Tahir showed his class in the 2019 edition. The veteran leg-spinner from South Africa took 26 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 16.57 and an economy rate of 6.69. His performances played a significant role in Chennai’s run until the final. His best figures of 4 for 12 came against Delhi.
Also read: IPL Orange Cap Winners From 2008 to 2023
FAQs
Who won the purple cap in IPL 2023?
Gujarat's Mohammed Shami won the Purple Cap in IPL 2023 by taking 28 wickets in 17 matches with the best figures of 4/11.
Who has the first hat trick of IPL 2023?
Gujarat's Rashid Khan is the first bowler to take a hat-trick in the IPL 2023.
Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2022?
Yuzvendra Chahal of Team Rajasthan won the Purple Cap in IPL 2022 season. He took 27 wickets in 17 matches at a bowling average rate of 19.71 and the best figures of 5/40 against Kolkata.
Who has won the Purple Cap most time in IPL?
Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have won the Purple Cap the most times (2). Bravo won the Purple Cap titles in 2013 and 2015, while Bhuvneshwar won it in 2016 and 2017.
What is the prize money for Purple Cap IPL 2023?
The winning prize for the Purple Cap in IPL is ₹10 Lakhs.
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