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IPL 2026 Purple Cap Standing: The race for the Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 intensified after the final league-stage matches of IPL 2026. While the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals brought minor changes to the bowling charts, the biggest impact came from Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer.
Archer delivered a sensational spell of 3/17 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, helping Rajasthan Royals seal the final playoff spot. His brilliant performance pushed him to third place in the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings.
Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada continue to lead the wicket-taking charts with 24 wickets each.
Updated IPL 2026 Purple Cap Standings After KKR vs DC
| Rank | Player | Matches | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 14 | 24 | 8.07 |
| 2 | Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) | 14 | 24 | 9.18 |
| 3 | Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) | 14 | 21 | 8.76 |
| 4 | Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) | 14 | 21 | 10.52 |
| 5 | Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) | 14 | 19 | 8.71 |
| 6 | Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 14 | 19 | 9.27 |
| 7 | Kartik Tyagi (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 14 | 18 | 9.76 |
| 8 | Mohammed Siraj (Gujarat Titans) | 14 | 17 | 8.58 |
| 9 | Prince Yadav (Lucknow Super Giants) | 14 | 16 | 8.82 |
| 10 | Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 13 | 15 | 6.64 |
Also Read: Check Updated IPL 2026 Points Table After KKR vs DC
Major Highlights From Purple Cap Race
Jofra Archer Makes Big Jump
Jofra Archer was outstanding against Mumbai Indians, finishing with figures of 3/17. His fiery spell helped Rajasthan Royals qualify for the playoffs and lifted him to third position with 21 wickets.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Retains Top Spot
Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to lead the Purple Cap race for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With 24 wickets in 14 matches, the experienced pacer has been one of the most consistent bowlers of IPL 2026.
Kagiso Rabada Close Behind
Kagiso Rabada also has 24 wickets for Gujarat Titans but remains second because of a slightly higher economy rate.
Rajasthan Royals Secure Final Playoff Spot
Rajasthan Royals officially qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs after defeating Mumbai Indians. Their victory eliminated the hopes of KKR and Punjab Kings.
The four teams qualified for the playoffs are:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Gujarat Titans
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Rajasthan Royals
The IPL 2026 playoffs begin on May 26.
Conclusion
The updated IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings after KKR vs DC saw Jofra Archer make a major jump into third place after his match-winning spell for Rajasthan Royals. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada continue to share the lead with 24 wickets each, setting up an exciting finish to the tournament’s bowling race.
As the playoffs begin, fans can expect more thrilling performances from the top bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Also Read: Check Latest IPL 2026 Orange Cap Standings Updated After KKR vs DC
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