Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap race in the IPL 2024 with 24 wickets. He was a standout performer for PBKS, consistently delivering match-winning performances with the ball. His ability to take crucial wickets in challenging situations has been instrumental for his team. Patel has taken 24 wickets at an impressive average of 19.88 and an economy rate of 9.73, showcasing his knack for breaking partnerships and maintaining pressure on the opposition.
Varun Chakravarthy of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took 21 wickets in 15 games, proving to be a vital cog in his team’s bowling lineup. Known for his mystery spin, Chakravarthy has managed to keep batters guessing, which is evident from his average of 19.14 and an economy rate of 8.04. His ability to bowl tight overs and pick wickets regularly has been a significant asset for KKR.
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been exceptional for Mumbai Indians (MI), leading their bowling attack with his usual precision and pace. His standout performance came against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), where he took five wickets for just 21 runs. Bumrah took 20 wickets at an average of 16.80 and an economy rate of 6.48, demonstrating his consistency and skill in restricting runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) T Natarajan picked up 19 wickets in 14 games. Natarajan’s average of 24.47 and economy rate of 8.83 reflect his capability to maintain control and provide breakthroughs at crucial moments in the game.
Purple Cap in IPL 2024 list with wickets
| No | Bowler | Team | Wkts | Mat | Ovs | BBI | Balls | Avg | Ecn | R | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harshal Patel | PBKS | 24 | 14 | 49 | 3/15 | 294 | 19.88 | 9.73 | 477 | — | — |
| 2 | Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 21 | 15 | 50 | 3/16 | 300 | 19.14 | 8.04 | 402 | — | — |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 20 | 13 | 51.5 | 5/21 | 311 | 16.8 | 6.48 | 336 | — | 1 |
| 4 | T Natarajan | SRH | 19 | 14 | 51.2 | 4/19 | 308 | 24.47 | 9.06 | 465 | 1 | — |
| 5 | Harshit Rana | KKR | 19 | 13 | 42.1 | 3/24 | 253 | 20.16 | 9.08 | 383 | — | — |
| 6 | Avesh Khan | RR | 19 | 16 | 54.5 | 3/27 | 329 | 27.68 | 9.59 | 526 | — | — |
| 7 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 19 | 14 | 50.2 | 4/29 | 302 | 26.58 | 10.03 | 505 | 1 | — |
| 8 | Andre Russell | KKR | 19 | 15 | 29.2 | 3/19 | 176 | 15.53 | 10.06 | 295 | — | — |
| 9 | Pat Cummins | SRH | 18 | 16 | 61 | 3/43 | 366 | 31.44 | 9.28 | 566 | — | — |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 18 | 15 | 58 | 3/11 | 348 | 30.33 | 9.41 | 546 | — |
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