List of Bowlers Who Took 20+ Wickets in One IPL Season

Dwayne Bravo — 32 Wickets (IPL 2013, CSK) | Joint All-Time Record

CSK vs Field | Average 13.28 | Economy 8.38

Dwayne Bravo's 32 wickets in IPL 2013 for Chennai Super Kings from 18 matches at an average of 13.28 is the joint all-time record for most wickets in a single IPL season. He also claimed the Purple Cap that season. His death-over dominance — slower balls, cross-seam deliveries and wide yorkers — was virtually unplayable throughout the tournament. CSK reached the final but lost to Mumbai Indians by 23 runs.

Harshal Patel — 32 Wickets (IPL 2021, RCB) | Joint All-Time Record

RCB | UAE Edition | Equalled Bravo's Record | Included Hat-Trick

Harshal Patel's 32 wickets in IPL 2021 for Royal Challengers Bangalore from 15 matches equalled Dwayne Bravo's all-time season record. The UAE edition saw him completely dominate — his knuckle ball, slow bouncers and wide yorkers in the death overs proved unplayable. He also took a hat-trick that season (dismissing Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, and Rahul Chahar of MI in the same over). RCB finished third that season.

Kagiso Rabada — 30 Wickets (IPL 2020, DC) | Third Most Ever

Delhi Capitals | UAE Edition | Purple Cap | SR 15.68

Kagiso Rabada's 30 wickets in IPL 2020 for Delhi Capitals from 17 matches are the third-most in a single IPL season. His express pace in UAE conditions — where the ball came on well and reverse swing was available — made him the dominant bowler of the tournament. He narrowly beat Jasprit Bumrah (27 wickets) in a race for the Purple Cap. DC reached the final but lost to MI by 5 wickets.

Lasith Malinga — 28 Wickets (IPL 2011, MI) | Best Economy in a 25+ Season (5.95)

MI | Economy 5.95 — Most Economical 25+ Wicket Season Ever

Lasith Malinga's 28 wickets in IPL 2011 for Mumbai Indians from 16 matches at the extraordinary economy rate of 5.95 is simultaneously the fourth-most in a single season AND the most economical season ever by any bowler who took 25+ wickets. He also won the Purple Cap that year. His yorker accuracy and ability to restrict runs while still taking wickets defined this remarkable season.

Mohammed Shami — 28 Wickets (IPL 2023, GT) | Purple Cap

Gujarat Titans | Seam Bowling Dominance | Semi-Final 4/11

Mohammed Shami's 28 wickets in IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans from 17 matches won him the Purple Cap and were his career-best IPL season performance. His seam movement with the new ball in the powerplay was consistently effective — highlighted by a match-winning 4/11 in the 2023 Qualifier 1 against Mumbai Indians. GT reached the final before losing to CSK.

Yuzvendra Chahal — 27 Wickets (IPL 2022, RR) | Purple Cap

Rajasthan Royals | 5/40 with Hat-Trick in Qualifier | 9 Four-Fors

Yuzvendra Chahal's 27 wickets in IPL 2022 for Rajasthan Royals from 17 matches won him the Purple Cap and included his career-best 5/40 (with hat-trick) in the IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 vs KKR. He took 6 four-wicket hauls in the season — the most by any bowler in a single IPL campaign. RR reached the 2022 final but lost to Gujarat Titans.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar — 26 Wickets (IPL 2017, SRH) | Second Consecutive Purple Cap

SRH | Back-to-Back Purple Caps 2016-17 | Only Bowler to Win Consecutive Caps

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 26 wickets in IPL 2017 for SRH from 14 matches won him his second consecutive Purple Cap — making him the only bowler in IPL history to win the award in back-to-back seasons. He took 26 wickets in just 14 matches (average 2.14 per match — among the best per-match rates ever), including his career-best figures of 5/19 vs KXIP.

Dwayne Bravo — 26 Wickets (IPL 2015, CSK) | Second Purple Cap

CSK | Second Purple Cap | Only Bowler at Time with Multiple Caps

Dwayne Bravo's 26 wickets in IPL 2015 for CSK won him his second Purple Cap — making him the first player in IPL history to win the award twice at the time. CSK also won the IPL title that season, making Bravo a key contributor to their championship with his death-over death bowling.

Imran Tahir — 26 Wickets (IPL 2019, CSK) | Oldest Purple Cap Winner at 40

CSK | Leg-Spin Sensation | Oldest Purple Cap Winner in History

Imran Tahir's 26 wickets in IPL 2019 for CSK from 17 matches at the age of 40 won him the Purple Cap — making him the oldest player in IPL history to win the award. His leg-spin, googly variations and ability to bowl attacking lines from a front-on action produced wickets in all phases of the game. CSK reached the final but lost to MI by 1 run.

Prasidh Krishna — 25 Wickets (IPL 2025, GT) | Most Recent 20+ Season

Gujarat Titans | Purple Cap 2025 | Average 19.52 | Best Figures 5/21

Prasidh Krishna's 25 wickets in IPL 2025 for Gujarat Titans from 15 matches won him the Purple Cap with an excellent average of 19.52 and economy of 8.27. His best figures of 5/21 came against Delhi Capitals. It is the most recent 20+ wicket season in IPL history and marked Prasidh's coming-of-age as a consistent match-winning pace bowler.

Harshal Patel — 24 Wickets (IPL 2024, PBKS) | Second Purple Cap

Punjab Kings | Second Purple Cap | Only Bowler with 2 Caps Alongside Bravo and Bhuvneshwar

Harshal Patel's 24 wickets in IPL 2024 for Punjab Kings from 14 matches won him his second Purple Cap — making him one of three bowlers alongside Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar with multiple Purple Caps. His ability to reinvent his death-over approach between franchises — from RCB's aggression (2021) to PBKS's controlled variation (2024) — reflects his exceptional bowling intelligence.