New Delhi, India – March 20, 2026
” IPL’s Biggest Stars Revealed: From Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 973 runs to Dwayne Bravo’s dominance with the ball, here’s the complete list of Orange and Purple Cap winners from 2008 to 2025 “
IPL 2026 Records: The Indian Premier League has consistently showcased elite performances from both batters and bowlers, with the prestigious Orange Cap and Purple Cap recognizing the season’s top performers.
Since the inaugural season in 2008, these awards have highlighted some of cricket’s biggest stars, reflecting consistency, dominance, and match-winning impact. From Shaun Marsh and Sohail Tanvir in 2008 to standout performers in 2025, the list captures the evolution of the league.
Purple Cap Winners (Most Wickets in a Season)
The Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker each season. Here is the complete list from 2008 to 2025:
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2008 – Sohail Tanvir (22 wickets, Rajasthan Royals)
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2009 – RP Singh (23 wickets, Deccan Chargers)
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2010 – Pragyan Ojha (21 wickets, Deccan Chargers)
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2011 – Lasith Malinga (28 wickets, Mumbai Indians)
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2012 – Morne Morkel (25 wickets, Delhi Daredevils)
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2013 – Dwayne Bravo (32 wickets, Chennai Super Kings)
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2014 – Mohit Sharma (23 wickets, Chennai Super Kings)
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2015 – Dwayne Bravo (26 wickets, Chennai Super Kings)
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2016 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (23 wickets, Sunrisers Hyderabad)
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2017 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (26 wickets, Sunrisers Hyderabad)
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2018 – Andrew Tye (24 wickets, Kings XI Punjab)
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2019 – Imran Tahir (26 wickets, Chennai Super Kings)
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2020 – Kagiso Rabada (30 wickets, Delhi Capitals)
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2021 – Harshal Patel (32 wickets, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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2022 – Yuzvendra Chahal (27 wickets, Rajasthan Royals)
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2023 – Mohammed Shami (28 wickets, Gujarat Titans)
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2024 – Harshal Patel (24 wickets, Punjab Kings)
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2025 – Prasidh Krishna (25 wickets, Gujarat Titans)
These bowlers played pivotal roles in shaping match outcomes, often turning games with crucial breakthroughs.
Orange Cap Winners (Most Runs in a Season)
The Orange Cap is awarded to the leading run-scorer each season. Here are the key winners:
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2008 – Shaun Marsh (616 runs, Kings XI Punjab)
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2009 – Matthew Hayden (572 runs, Chennai Super Kings)
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2010 – Sachin Tendulkar (618 runs, Mumbai Indians)
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2011 – Chris Gayle (608 runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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2012 – Chris Gayle (733 runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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2013 – Michael Hussey (733 runs, Chennai Super Kings)
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2014 – Robin Uthappa (660 runs, Kolkata Knight Riders)
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2015 – David Warner (562 runs, Sunrisers Hyderabad)
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2016 – Virat Kohli (973 runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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2017 – David Warner (641 runs, Sunrisers Hyderabad)
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2018 – Kane Williamson (735 runs, Sunrisers Hyderabad)
The list highlights legendary performances, with Virat Kohli’s 973-run season in 2016 still standing as the highest tally in IPL history.
Legacy of IPL’s Top Performers
The Orange and Purple Cap winners represent the finest individual achievements in IPL history. These players have not only delivered match-winning performances but also shaped the competitive legacy of the league over the years.
