By Bhuvneshwar Kumar continued to lead the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings after the Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match on Friday.
The RCB pacer remains atop with 17 wickets, ahead of CSK’s Anshul Kamboj thanks to a better economy rate.
LSG’s Prince Yadav is third with 16 wickets, ahead of SRH’s Eshan Malinga and GT’s Kagiso Rabada, who have taken 15 wickets apiece.
Here are the current standings for the IPL 2026 Purple Cap:
| player | Wickets | average | economic rate | B.B.I. |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) | 17 | 17.52 | 7.64 | 3/5 |
| Anshul Kamboj (CSK) | 17 | 18.71 | 8.92 | 3/22 |
| Prince Yadav(LSG) | 16 | 22.50 | 18.68 | 3/32 |
| Kagiso Rabada (GT) | 16 | 22.50 | 9.23 | 3/25 |
| Eshan Malinga | 16 | 22.62 | 9.44 | 4/32 |
(Updated until DC vs KKR on May 8)
Published on May 03, 2026
