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The race for the Purple Cap in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has taken an exciting turn following the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals. A standout bowling performance in this match has reshaped the leaderboard, with a new name emerging at the top.
Prince Yadav Becomes New Purple Cap Holder
Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav is now the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026. His impressive spell of 2/29 against Rajasthan Royals helped him climb to the top with 13 wickets in 7 matches.
Yadav’s consistency and ability to pick wickets at crucial moments have made him a key asset for LSG this season.
Anshul Kamboj Slips to 2nd Spot
Chennai Super Kings bowler Anshul Kamboj, who previously held the Purple Cap, is now in 2nd place. He also has 13 wickets, but from fewer matches (6), with a slightly higher economy rate.
The battle between Kamboj and Yadav is expected to intensify in the coming matches.
Close Competition in Top 5
The race remains tight with several bowlers close behind:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Eshan Malinga is 3rd with 12 wickets
- Gujarat Titans bowler Prasidh Krishna is 4th with 12 wickets
- Rajasthan Royals speedster Jofra Archer sits 5th with 11 wickets
With such small margins, a single match can dramatically change the standings.
Check Updated IPL 2026 Purple Cap Standings (Top 10 After LSG vs RR)
| Position | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince Yadav | LSG | 7 | 13 | 8.38 |
| 2 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 6 | 13 | 9.73 |
| 3 | Eshan Malinga | SRH | 7 | 12 | 9.43 |
| 4 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 6 | 12 | 9.91 |
| 5 | Jofra Archer | RR | 7 | 11 | 7.96 |
| 6 | Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 7 | 11 | 9.26 |
| 7 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 6 | 10 | 8.33 |
| 8 | Kagiso Rabada | GT | 6 | 10 | 9.73 |
| 9 | Harsh Dubey | SRH | 6 | 8 | 8.35 |
| 10 | Nandre Burger | RR | 7 | 8 | 8.45 |
Purple Cap Race Heats Up
The competition for the Purple Cap is now tighter than ever. With multiple bowlers either tied or just one wicket apart, every spell could change the leaderboard.
Last season, Prasidh Krishna dominated the charts with 25 wickets. This year, however, the race appears far more competitive and unpredictable.
Final Takeaway
Prince Yadav’s rise to the top has added fresh excitement to IPL 2026. But with Kamboj, Malinga, and Prasidh Krishna all in close contention, the Purple Cap battle is far from settled.
As Indian Premier League 2026 progresses, fans can expect more thrilling bowling performances and frequent changes at the top.
Also Read: Check Updated IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standing After LSG vs RR Match
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