Purple Cap is one of the most prized awards in the IPL, given to the leading wicket-taker in a season. The past five years have witnessed some incredible feats by top-class pacers and spinners. Let's see who the recipients were and what they achieved for their sides.
🎁IPL Special PrizePurple Cap Winners (2020-2024)
Match-winning performances by top bowlers and their exhibition of craft and consistency have occurred in the previous five seasons of IPL.
Two-time Purple Caps in this time span are sole Harshal Patel, who lifted it in 2021 and 2024. Mohammed Shami (in 2023) and Yuzvendra Chahal (in 2022) topped their team with their excellent performances.
However, Kagiso Rabada overshadowed the 2020 season, emerging the most wicket-taking bowler with an extraordinary 30 wickets.
| Year | Player | Wickets |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel - PBKS | 24 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami - GT | 28 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal - RR | 27 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel - RCB | 32 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada - DC | 30 |
Conclusion
The IPL has never been short of world-class bowling skills, with veteran veterans and young prospects doing their bit. As we look ahead to IPL 2025, will we see a familiar face claim back the Purple Cap, or will a new player in town bring them pressure?
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