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Kagiso Rabada captures IPL 2026 Purple Cap with 29 wickets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:58 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Kagiso Rabada captures IPL 2026 Purple Cap with 29 wickets

Summary

Kagiso Rabada secured the Purple Cap as the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026, finishing with 29 wickets over 17 matches. Despite the Gujarat Titans falling to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, Rabada's strong performance underscored his consistency throughout the tournament. Bhuvneshwar Kumar followed closely with 28 wickets, while Jofra Archer and Rashid Khan also ranked among the top performers. Rabada's achievement marks his second Purple Cap, having previously won in 2020. The top five includes Anshul Kamboj, a standout new talent this season.

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By the Numbers

•Rabada took 29 wickets at an economy rate of 9.68.
•Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with 28 wickets and the best economy rate of 7.95.
•Jofra Archer finished third with 25 wickets.
•Rashid Khan was the only spinner in the top five with 21 wickets.
•Anshul Kamboj emerged as a breakout performer with 21 wickets.

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11:58 PMYahoo Sports — IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Kagiso Rabada pips Bhuvneshwar Kumar to finish as leading wicket-taker

What they're saying

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Kagiso Rabada secured the Purple Cap in IPL 2026, taking 29 wickets. Gujarat Titans fell in the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This marks Rabada's second Purple Cap. Bhuvneshwar Kumar of RCB was close behind with 28 wickets. Jofra Archer and Rashid Khan also featured in the top wicket-takers list. Anshul Kamboj emerged as a breakout performer.
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