Players with Most Wickets in IPL 2026: Kagiso Rabada had a strong IPL 2026 season. He won the Purple Cap for Gujarat Titans. He took 29 wickets in 17 matches. His economy rate was 9.68. This was his second Purple Cap, after his earlier win in 2020.
With this, he joined a small group of bowlers who have won the Purple Cap more than once. His closest competition was Bhuvneshwar Kumar from RCB. Bhuvneshwar took 28 wickets in 16 matches and had a better economy rate of 7.95.
Jofra Archer also had a strong season. He finished with 25 wickets in 16 matches.
In the final, GT scored only 155/8 against RCB. Washington Sundar made 50 not out, but other batters did not score much. RCB bowlers kept taking regular wickets. Rasikh Dar Salam took 3/27. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets each.
RCB chased the target and won their second IPL title. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 and finished the game.
List of the Players with Most Wickets in IPL 2026
5. Anshul Kamboj (CSK)
Anshul Kamboj was one of the few positives in a tough IPL 2026 season for Chennai Super Kings.
He finished as CSK’s top wicket-taker with 21 wickets in 14 matches. He was also the only CSK bowler to cross the 20-wicket mark.
He bowled with confidence and stayed consistent throughout the season. His wickets mainly came against top-order batters. And not just lower-order players. He stood out as a reliable option with the ball.
Kamboj showed good control and maturity at 24. His performance gave CSK something to build on for the future.
4. Rashid Khan (GT)
Rashid Khan had another strong IPL season for Gujarat Titans. He stood out among all spinners.
He used his variations very well. His bowling made it hard for batters to read him. He also picked up wickets even when batters were attacking. His best spell was 4/33 vs RR.
He was very important in the middle overs. He slowed scoring for GT in the middle overs. Shubman Gill often used him as a main option. To control the game in the middle phase.
He also bowled in a strong attack that included Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Jason Holder. This gave Gujarat Titans one of the most balanced bowling units.
3. Jofra Archer (RR)
Jofra Archer made a strong return in IPL 2026. He faced injury issues in earlier seasons.
He was one of the few consistent performers for Rajasthan Royals in a mixed bowling unit. His biggest strength was raw pace. He regularly bowled above 150 kph and used sharp bounce to trouble batters on different pitches.
He played all 16 matches for RR and stayed important throughout the season. He often gave early breakthroughs and also bowled key overs in the middle and death phases.
He did not take a four-wicket haul, but he stayed effective with regular impact spells. His best performance was 3/17, where he broke partnerships.
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar had one of his best IPL seasons for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
He took 28 wickets, finishing just one behind Kagiso Rabada in the Purple Cap race. He played a big role in RCB’s title win.
He was very economical throughout the season. His economy rate was 7.95, which was the best among the top wicket-takers.
He also improved his bowling style. He used the wobbly seam more often. This made his deliveries harder to read. And made him more effective against top batters.
He was especially dangerous in the powerplay. He took 17 wickets in the first six overs, matching a top Indian record for a season.
One of his best performances was 4/23, where he broke the opposition early. He then helped RCB take control of the match.
1. Kagiso Rabada (GT)
Kagiso Rabada had a dominant IPL 2026 season for Gujarat Titans. He finished as the Purple Cap winner.
He took 29 wickets in total and was the leading wicket-taker of the season. He entered the final with 28 wickets and confirmed the award by taking a wicket in the match, dismissing Devdutt Padikkal.
His main rival in the race was Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He stayed very close with 28 wickets. The battle between them went right till the final.
This was Rabada’s second Purple Cap win. With this, he joined a small group of bowlers who have won it more than once, including Dwayne Bravo, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Harshal Patel.
He used pace and movement with the new ball to break top orders early. This often gave Gujarat Titans strong starts in matches.
FAQs
Q. Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2026?
A. Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap with 29 wickets.
Q. How close was the Purple Cap race in IPL 2026?
A. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was very close with 28 wickets for RCB.
Q. Who was the best economical bowler in IPL 2026?
A. Bhuvneshwar Kumar had the best economy rate at 7.95.
Q. Which RCB bowler took 28 wickets in IPL 2026?
A. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 28 wickets.
Q. Who were the top wicket-takers in IPL 2026 top 3?
A. Kagiso Rabada, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Jofra Archer.
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