Purple cap Winners Full list: IPL 2023 (Updated)

Purple cap Winners: Purple Cap is one of the several individual awards presented to players based on their performances. It is given to the leading wicket-taker during the tournament.

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Purple cap Winners Full list: IPL 2023
(Updated)

Purple cap Winners : Purple Cap is one of the several individual awards presented to players based on their performances. It is given to the leading wicket-taker during the tournament. The Purple Cap is symbolized by a distinctive purple-colored cap, hence its name. It is awarded to the bowler who has taken the most wickets throughout the IPL season. The cap is typically presented to the recipient at the end of the tournament or during a ceremony recognizing outstanding individual achievements.

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The Purple Cap serves as a recognition of a bowler's skill and consistency in taking wickets in highly competitive IPL matches. It adds an extra element of excitement and competition among the bowlers, as they strive to outperform each other and secure the coveted award.

The league stage of IPL 2023 concluded on Sunday, marking an exciting milestone in the tournament. One of the most prestigious individual awards in the IPL, the Purple Cap, has been fiercely contested throughout the season. At the end of the league stage, Gujarat Titans' pacer Mohammad Shami emerged as the frontrunner for the Purple Cap, having scalped an impressive 24 wickets in 14 matches.

Shami's remarkable performance during the tournament was highlighted by his ability to consistently take wickets. His latest breakthrough against the Royal Challengers Bangalore not only contributed to his team's victory but also propelled him to the top of the Purple Cap rankings. Although he shares the same tally of 24 wickets with his teammate Rashid Khan, Shami currently holds the advantage due to his superior economy rate.

Interestingly, the Purple Cap leaderboard showcases the dominance of wrist spinners in this edition of the IPL. Following closely behind Shami and Khan are three more exceptional wrist-spinners who have made their mark in the tournament. Yuzvendra Chahal, Piyush Chawla, and Varun Chakaravarthy have demonstrated their prowess by consistently taking wickets and contributing to their respective teams' success.

As the IPL playoffs approach, the race for the Purple Cap intensifies, with the top bowlers vying for the prestigious honor. Fans eagerly anticipate how the bowlers will perform in the crucial knockout matches, as each wicket taken can significantly impact their position on the Purple Cap leaderboard.

Updated List of Purple Cap Winners in IPL 2023

Position Player Team Wickets
1 Mohammed Shami Gujarat 26 wickets
2 Rashid Khan Gujarat 25 wickets
3 Yuzvendra Chahal Rajasthan 21 wickets
4 Piyush Chawla Mumbai 20 wickets
5 Varun Chakravarthy Kolkata 20 wickets

List of all the Purple cap winners from 2008 to 2022

2022 Yuzvendra Chahal RR 17 27 19.51 15.11 7.75 5/40
2021 Harshal Patel RCB 15 32 14.34 10.56 8.14 5/27
2020 Kagiso Rabada DC 17 30 18.26 13.3 8.34 4/24
2019 Imran Tahir CSK 17 26 16.57 14.84 6.69 4/12
2018 Andrew Tye KXIP 14 24 18.66 14 8 4/16
2017 Bhuvneshwar Kumar SRH 14 26 14.19 12 7.05 5/19
2016 Bhuvneshwar Kumar SRH 17 23 21.3 17.2 7.42 4/29
2015 Dwayne Bravo CSK 17 26 16.38 12 8.14 3/22
2014 Mohit Sharma CSK 16 23 19.65 14 8.39 4/14
2013 Dwayne Bravo CSK 18 32 15.53 11.7 7.95 4/42
2012 Morne Morkel DD 16 25 18.12 15.1 7.19 4/20
2011 Lasith Malinga MI 16 28 13.39 13.5 5.95 5/13
2010 Pragyan Ojha DC 16 21 20.42 16.8 7.29 3/26
2009 RP Singh DC 16 23 18.13 15.5 6.98 4/22
2008 Sohail Tanvir RR 11 22 12.09 11.22 6.46 6/14
Purple cap Winners
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