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IPL 2026 Purple Cap Standing: The IPL 2026 Purple Cap race has become even more exciting after the thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Sunday night. Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a match-winning spell to climb to the top of the wicket-taking charts and claim the Purple Cap.
With the tournament entering its final stage, the battle among bowlers for the prestigious award is getting more intense after every match.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Takes Purple Cap Lead
Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced a sensational bowling performance against Mumbai Indians in Raipur and played a crucial role in RCB’s dramatic victory.
The experienced fast bowler dismantled Mumbai’s batting lineup with figures of 4/23, showing his trademark swing and control under pressure. His spell helped Bengaluru defend their total successfully in a last-ball thriller.
With this performance, Bhuvneshwar moved to the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings with 21 wickets in 11 matches. His ability to strike in the powerplay and deliver at the death has made him one of the most dangerous bowlers this season.
Anshul Kamboj Continues Impressive Season
Anshul Kamboj has emerged as one of the breakout stars of IPL 2026 for Chennai Super Kings.
The young pacer currently sits second in the Purple Cap race with 19 wickets from 11 matches. Kamboj has impressed with his consistency and wicket-taking ability throughout the season and remains firmly in contention for the top spot.
Kagiso Rabada Remains In The Hunt
Kagiso Rabada is placed third on the leaderboard with 18 wickets for Gujarat Titans.
Rabada has once again proven why he is considered one of the world’s best fast bowlers. His pace, aggression, and ability to pick wickets in crucial moments have kept Gujarat Titans competitive throughout the tournament.
IPL 2026 Purple Cap Standings After RCB vs MI
| Position | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 21 | 11 | 4/23 | 15.28 | 7.46 |
| 2 | Anshul Kamboj | CSK | 19 | 11 | 3/22 | 19.21 | 9.20 |
| 3 | Kagiso Rabada | GT | 18 | 11 | 3/25 | 21.83 | 9.35 |
| 4 | Prince Yadav | LSG | 16 | 11 | 3/32 | 20.93 | 8.17 |
| 5 | Eshan Malinga | SRH | 16 | 11 | 4/32 | 22.62 | 9.44 |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | GT | 15 | 11 | 4/33 | 22.60 | 8.26 |
| 7 | Jofra Archer | RR | 15 | 11 | 3/20 | 24.33 | 9.12 |
| 8 | Jamie Overton | CSK | 14 | 10 | 4/18 | 17.78 | 8.89 |
| 9 | Kartik Tyagi | KKR | 13 | 10 | 3/22 | 24.23 | 9.00 |
| 10 | AM Ghazanfar | MI | 13 | 9 | 2/17 | 24.53 | 10.02 |
Purple Cap Race Set For Exciting Finish
The competition for the Purple Cap is expected to become even tighter in the upcoming matches. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar currently leads the standings, bowlers like Anshul Kamboj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan are still very much in the race.
With the IPL 2026 playoffs approaching, every wicket could prove decisive in determining who finishes the season as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker.
Also Read: Check Latest IPL 2026 Points Table: RCB Go Top After Beating MI
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