| 1 | Harshal Patel Royal Challengers Bangalore | IPL 2021 Harshal Patel took a joint-record 32 wickets in 15 matches in IPL 2021, at an average of 14.34 and economy of 8.14. He took a hat-trick against Mumbai Indians and was the first uncapped Indian player to win the Purple Cap. | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2,021 | 14.34 | 8.14 |
| 2 | Dwayne Bravo Chennai Super Kings | IPL 2013 Bravo was the first bowler to reach 32 wickets in a single IPL season, achieving it in 18 matches at an average of 15.53 and economy of 7.95. He took four wickets in the IPL final itself, though CSK fell short against Mumbai Indians. | Chennai Super Kings | 2,013 | 15.53 | 7.95 |
| 3 | Kagiso Rabada Delhi Capitals | IPL 2020 The South African speedster took 30 wickets in 17 matches during the UAE edition of IPL 2020, at an average of 18.26 and economy of 8.34. His pace and aggression powered Delhi Capitals to their first-ever IPL final. | Delhi Capitals | 2,020 | 18.26 | 8.34 |
| 4 | Lasith Malinga Mumbai Indians | IPL 2011 Malinga took 28 wickets in 16 matches in IPL 2011 with an outstanding economy of just 5.95 — the best among all bowlers in the top-season list. His toe-crushing yorkers were virtually unplayable during this dominant campaign. | Mumbai Indians | 2,011 | 13.39 | 5.95 |
| 5 | James Faulkner Rajasthan Royals | IPL 2013 The Australian all-rounder took 28 wickets in 16 matches in IPL 2013 at an average of 15.25 and economy of 6.75. He recorded two five-wicket hauls — an exceptionally rare feat in IPL history — and was one of the standout performers of the season. | Rajasthan Royals | 2,013 | 15.25 | 6.75 |
| 6 | Mohammed Shami Gujarat Titans | IPL 2023 Shami took 28 wickets in 17 matches in IPL 2023 at an average of 18.64 and economy of 8.03, winning the Purple Cap and powering Gujarat Titans to the final. His control and swing at pace were a constant threat throughout the tournament. | Gujarat Titans | 2,023 | 18.64 | 8.03 |
| 7 | Mohit Sharma Gujarat Titans | IPL 2023 Mohit Sharma took 27 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2023 at an impressive average and best figures of 5/10 — one of the most destructive spells of the season. He shared the second-highest wicket tally in the 2023 edition with Rashid Khan. | Gujarat Titans | 2,023 | 16 | 8.4 |
| 8 | Rashid Khan Gujarat Titans | IPL 2023 Afghanistan's leg-spin wizard took 27 wickets in 17 matches during IPL 2023, contributing to Gujarat Titans reaching the final. His googly and flipper were virtually unplayable on turning tracks. | Gujarat Titans | 2,023 | 19 | 7.8 |
| 9 | Dwayne Bravo Chennai Super Kings | IPL 2015 Bravo won his second Purple Cap with 26 wickets in 17 matches in IPL 2015, at an average of 16.38 and economy of 8.14. His death-over mastery and clever variations again made him CSK's most potent weapon. | Chennai Super Kings | 2,015 | 16.38 | 8.14 |
| 10 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar Sunrisers Hyderabad | IPL 2017 Bhuvneshwar won his second consecutive Purple Cap with 26 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2017, at an average of 19.84 and economy of 7.05. His swing and seam movement made him a constant menace in the powerplay. | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2,017 | 19.84 | 7.05 |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna Gujarat Titans | IPL 2025 Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 with 25 wickets in 15 matches, at an average of 19.52 and economy of 8.27. He edged out teammate Noor Ahmad (24 wickets) in a close race and was the seventh Indian to claim the award. | Gujarat Titans | 2,025 | 19.52 | 8.27 |
| 12 | Morne Morkel Delhi Daredevils | IPL 2012 The tall South African pacer took 25 wickets in 16 matches in IPL 2012, winning the Purple Cap with his pace, bounce and ability to trouble batsmen at the top of the order. | Delhi Daredevils | 2,012 | 19 | 7.6 |
| 13 | Harshal Patel Punjab Kings | IPL 2024 Harshal won his second Purple Cap — this time with a different franchise — taking 24 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2024, at an average of 19.88 and economy of 9.73. He is the only bowler to win the Purple Cap with two different teams. | Punjab Kings | 2,024 | 19.88 | 9.73 |
| 14 | Andrew Tye Kings XI Punjab | IPL 2018 The Australian pacer took 24 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2018, winning the Purple Cap with his excellent slower balls and back-of-the-hand deliveries that consistently deceived batsmen. | Kings XI Punjab | 2,018 | 18.08 | 8.52 |
| 15 | Yuzvendra Chahal Rajasthan Royals | IPL 2022 Chahal took 27 wickets in 17 matches in IPL 2022, winning the Purple Cap and his first five-wicket haul in IPL cricket. His big-turning leg-breaks and googlies were particularly effective on turning tracks during the season. | Rajasthan Royals | 2,022 | 19.81 | 7.97 |
| 16 | Imran Tahir Chennai Super Kings | IPL 2019 The South African leg-spinner was the joint Purple Cap winner in IPL 2019 with 26 wickets in 17 matches, at an economy of 7.60. His enthusiastic celebrations after each wicket became iconic, and his spinning ability made him CSK's key weapon. | Chennai Super Kings | 2,019 | 17.3 | 7.6 |
| 17 | Sohail Tanvir Rajasthan Royals | IPL 2008 Pakistan's left-arm pacer was the inaugural Purple Cap winner with 22 wickets in just 11 matches in IPL 2008, at a stunning average of 12.09. His best figures of 6/14 against CSK stood as the IPL's best bowling performance for over a decade. | Rajasthan Royals | 2,008 | 12.09 | 6.3 |
| 18 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar Sunrisers Hyderabad | IPL 2016 Bhuvi took 23 wickets in 17 matches in IPL 2016 to win his first Purple Cap, at an average of 20.00 and economy of 7.42, as SRH lifted the title. He was a consistent threat with his seam and swing throughout the season. | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2,016 | 20 | 7.42 |
| 19 | RP Singh Deccan Chargers | IPL 2009 India's left-arm swing bowler took 23 wickets in 16 matches in IPL 2009 (played in South Africa), winning the Purple Cap. He spearheaded Deccan Chargers' bowling attack in their maiden title-winning season. | Deccan Chargers | 2,009 | 18 | 7 |
| 20 | Mohit Sharma Chennai Super Kings | IPL 2014 Mohit Sharma won the Purple Cap in IPL 2014 with 23 wickets in 16 matches, at an average of 21.43 and economy of 7.88. His clever slower deliveries and variations proved effective in crunch situations for CSK. | Chennai Super Kings | 2,014 | 21.43 | 7.88 |