The Purple Cap is one of the most prestigious awards in the Indian Premier League (IPL), given to the highest wicket-taker at the end of each season. Throughout IPL history, some of the finest bowlers have dominated with their exceptional performances, consistently outclassing batsmen with their skill and accuracy. The bowler leading the wicket-taking charts during the season wears the Purple Cap while fielding.
Here is the complete list of Purple Cap winners from 2008 to 2024:
| Year | Player | Team | Wickets |
| 2024 | Jasprit Bumrah | Mumbai Indians | 27 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat Titans | 28 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | 27 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 32 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | Delhi Capitals | 30 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | Chennai Super Kings | 26 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | Kings XI Punjab | 24 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 26 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 26 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | Chennai Super Kings | 23 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | Chennai Super Kings | 32 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | Delhi Daredevils | 25 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai Indians | 28 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | Deccan Chargers | 21 |
| 2009 | RP Singh | Deccan Chargers | 23 |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan Royals | 22 |
Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the only bowlers to win the Purple Cap twice. Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo hold the record for the most wickets in a single IPL season (32). As IPL 2025 approaches, the race for the Purple Cap promises to be another thrilling contest.