The Purple Cap race in IPL 2026 remains tightly contested as Prasidh Krishna and Anshul Kamboj continue to share the top spot. Both bowlers have picked up 10 wickets so far, setting the pace early in the tournament.
Prasidh Krishna has been particularly effective for Gujarat Titans, maintaining control despite bowling in high-scoring games. Meanwhile, Kamboj has delivered consistent spells for Chennai Super Kings, making him one of the standout performers this season.
Purple Cap Leaderboard (IPL 2026)
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 4 | 10 | 15.20 | 9.50 |
| 2 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 5 | 10 | 18.90 | 10.12 |
| 3 | Prince Yadav | LSG | 5 | 9 | 18.22 | 9.11 |
| 4 | Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 5 | 9 | 16.55 | 9.31 |
| 5 | Jofra Archer | RR | 5 | 7 | 20.57 | 8.47 |
| 6 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 5 | 7 | 24.85 | 8.70 |
| 7 | Krunal Pandya | RCB | 5 | 7 | 22.28 | 9.17 |
| 8 | Josh Duffy | RCB | 3 | 6 | 23.00 | 11.50 |
| 9 | Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 5 | 6 | 32.00 | 12.00 |
| 10 | Rashid Khan | GT | 4 | 5 | 22.00 | 6.87 |
Krishna vs Kamboj: Early Battle for the Purple Cap
The competition at the top is intense, with both Krishna and Kamboj locked at 10 wickets each. Krishna’s ability to pick wickets in crucial moments has given Gujarat Titans an edge, while Kamboj’s consistency across matches has kept CSK in strong positions.
Chasing Pack Close Behind
The race is far from settled. Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi are just one wicket behind, keeping the pressure on the leaders. Both bowlers have been key for their teams, delivering breakthroughs regularly in the middle overs.
Further down, experienced names like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya remain in contention, while players like Jofra Archer and Rashid Khan can quickly climb the table with a single strong performance.
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Bowlers Making the Difference
Unlike the 2026 Orange Cap race dominated by batters, the Purple Cap battle highlights the importance of disciplined bowling. Players who can control runs while picking wickets are proving to be the real match-winners in IPL 2026.
