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]IPL 2025: Purple Cap Winners from 2008 to 2025
by UMMADI JAYA
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most loved and followed sporting events around the world. Held every year, the tournament brings together top Indian and international cricketers who compete with great passion and excitement to win the prestigious IPL trophy.
The highest wicket-taker in the IPL is awarded the Purple Cap every year. This trend has been followed since the inception of the IPL in 2008. Cricket legends like Lasith Malinga are just a few of the players who have won the Purple Cap. The following article covers the entire list of IPL Purple Cap winners from 2008 to 2025, along with records of the current IPL season.
IPL Purple Cap Winners List from 2008 to 2025
| YEAR | PLAYER | TEAM | WICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | M Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 25 |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | Punjab Kings | 24 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat Titans | 28 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | 27 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 32 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | Delhi Capitals | 30 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | Chennai Super Kings | 26 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | Kings XI Punjab | 24 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 26 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 26 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | 23 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 32 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | Delhi Daredevils | 25 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai Indians | 28 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | Deccan Chargers | 21 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | Deccan Chargers | 23 |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan Royals | 22 |