Most Wickets in IPL 2024, Stats and Purple Cap Holder
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Updated Apr 10, 2024
Most Wickets in IPL 2024
The 2024 Indian Premier League, the 17th edition of the tournament, kicks off with a clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22. Defending champions CSK aim to secure a record-breaking sixth title, facing competition from five-time winners the Mumbai Indians.
Leading the wicket-takers chart is Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal with 187 scalps, followed by Dwayne Bravo and Piyush Chawla. Lucknow Super Giants' Amit Mishra and RR's Ravichandran Ashwin trail closely behind. In the 2023 season, Mohammed Shami of Gujarat Titans claimed the Purple Cap with 28 wickets, followed by teammate Mohit Sharma.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan and Mumbai Indians' Piyush Chawla secured the third and fourth spots, respectively, with RR's Chahal rounding off the top five. In this season the person who got the purple cap is Mustafizur Rahman, as he is the highest wicket.
| Name | Team | Wicket | No Matches Played | Overs | Average |
| Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 9 | 4 | 16 | 14.22 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 8 | 4 | 14 | 11.12 |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 8 | 5 | 18.2 | 20.00 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 7 | 5 | 20 | 24.28 |
| Kagiso Rabada | PBKS | 7 | 5 | 20 | 24.71 |
| Mohit Sharma | GT | 7 | 5 | 19 | 23.57 |
| Gerald Coetzee | MI | 7 | 5 | 14.3 | 22.00 |
| Mayank Yadav | LSG | 6 | 3 | 9 | 9.00 |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | 6 | 5 | 20 | 24.33 |
| Nandre Burger | RR | 6 | 4 | 14 | 20.66 |
Mustafizur Rahman Wiki
Mustafizur Rahman, known as "The Fizz," is a famous Bangladeshi cricketer born on September 6, 1995, in Satkhira, Bangladesh. He gained recognition for his exceptional left-arm medium-pace bowling, particularly his mastery of slower cutters. His talent came to the fore during the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League, where his accurate deliveries earned him accolades and the nickname "The Fizz."
This led to his swift rise to international fame, representing Bangladesh in various tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. In 2015, Rahman made a remarkable debut against India, becoming the first player to claim 11 wickets in his first two One Day International matches, contributing significantly to Bangladesh's historic series victory over India.
His exceptional performances earned him a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, winning the IPL title with Hyderabad in 2016. Rahman has received several accolades, including being named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year multiple times. Currently, he continues to showcase his talent by playing for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League.
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| Name | Mustafizur Rahman |
| Place of Birth | Satkhira, Bangladesh |
| Date of Birth | September 6, 1995 |
| Age | 28 |
| Nickname | The Fizz |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm, Fast-Medium |
| Role | Bowler |
What is the Purple Cap in IPL?
The Purple Cap, now called the Aramco Purple Cap due to sponsorship, is awarded to the IPL's top wicket-taker. It was introduced on May 13, 2008, shortly after the Orange Cap. Throughout the season, the bowler with the most wickets wears it while fielding, and the overall leading wicket-taker receives the award at the end of the season's final match. In a tie, the bowler with the better economy rate gets the cap.
Only Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Dwayne Bravo have won it twice. Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel took 32 wickets each in the 2013 and 2021 IPL, respectively, the highest in a single season, but Dwayne Bravo leads due to his superior economy rate. IPL chairman Lalit Modi emphasized the importance of bowlers in T20 cricket, stating that they play a crucial role in winning matches, just like batsmen.
Purple Cap Holder
| POS | Bowler | Team | Wickets | Mat | Over | BBI | Balls | Avg | Runs |
| 1 | Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4/29 | 72 | 15.14 | 106 |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 6 | 3 | 10 | 3/11 | 60 | 9.17 | 55 |
| 3 | Mohit Sharma | GT | 6 | 3 | 12 | 3/25 | 72 | 15.3 | 93 |
| 4 | Mayank Yadav | LSG | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3/27 | 42 | 8 | 40 |
| 5 | Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 5 | 3 | 12 | 2/21 | 72 | 17.6 | 88 |
| 6 | Trent Boult | RR | 5 | 3 | 11 | 3/22 | 66 | 17.2 | 86 |
| 7 | Harshit Rana | KKR | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3/33 | 48 | 14.4 | 72 |
| 8 | Nandre Burger | RR | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2/29 | 60 | 18.2 | 91 |
| 9 | Glenn Maxwell | RCB | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2/23 | 48 | 14.75 | 59 |
| 10 | Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3/31 | 48 | 15 | 60 |
Best Bowling Average
| Name | Bowling Average |
| Mayank Yadav | 9 |
| Marcus Stoninis | 9 |
5 Wicket Haul
| Name | Wicket Haul |
| Yash Thakur | 1 |
