The Indian Premier League 2024 broke all previous records. It was the most watched season in history, and performance-wise, it took the batting firepower to another level. That’s why it was a success for the BCCI. Kolkata Knight Riders went on to break their IPL trophy drought and won the title after a wait of ten seasons.
They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad to win their third title. The first half of the tournament saw some unbelievable batting, and it was very hard for the bowlers to contain the batters. But there were some brilliant bowlers who performed pretty well. PBKS couldn’t do well, but Harshal Patel ended up taking most wickets in the tournament.
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Who won the Purple Cap in the IPL 2024?
The Purple Cap is one of the precious awards given to the top performer in the bowling department. The IPL 2024 saw PBKS pacer Harshal Patel end up with Purple Cap. It was the second such award for the veteran pacer. He was pretty effective overall. Harshal took 24 wickets in 14 innings at a strike rate of 12.25 and a best of 3/15. He ended up winning the Purple Cap with a cash prize of INR 10 lakh.
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List of Top Wicket-takers in the IPL 2024
| Bowlers | Mts | Overs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
| Harshal Patel (PBKS) | 14 | 49.0 | 24 | 3/15 | 19.87 | 9.73 |
| Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) | 15 | 50.0 | 21 | 3/16 | 19.14 | 8.04 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (MI) | 13 | 51.5 | 20 | 5/21 | 16.80 | 6.48 |
| Andre Russell (KKR) | 15 | 29.2 | 19 | 3/19 | 15.52 | 10.05 |
| Harshit Rana (KKR) | 13 | 42.1 | 19 | 3/24 | 20.15 | 9.08 |
| T Natarajan (SRH) | 14 | 51.2 | 19 | 4/19 | 24.47 | 9.05 |
| Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) | 14 | 50.2 | 19 | 4/29 | 26.57 | 10.03 |
| Avesh Khan (RR) | 16 | 54.5 | 19 | 3/27 | 27.68 | 9.59 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 15 | 58.0 | 18 | 3/11 | 30.33 | 9.41 |
| Pat Cummins (SRH) | 16 | 61.0 | 18 | 3/43 | 31.44 | 9.27 |
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1. Harshal Patel (PBKS)
The PBKS pacer Harshal Patel had an average start to the IPL 2024, where he went for plenty of runs. But later, he showed great control and bowled well. He ended up taking 24 wickets in 14 innings with a best of 3/15. As a result, he won the Purple Cap in the IPL 2024.
2. Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
The mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was brilliant with his control, and batters found it hard to pick him. Hence, he missed the chance to win the Purple Cap but was the second-highest wickettaker. He took 21 wickets in 14 innings at a decent economy rate of 8.04.
3. Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
In a tournament where teams were scoring 220 or 250 for fun, Jasprit Bumrah ended up with an economy rate of 6.48. That is itself a massive achievement. MI finished at the bottom, but Bumrah was exceptional. The ace pacer took 20 wickets in just 13 innings with a best of 5/21.
4. Andre Russell (KKR)
Seeing a batter feature on this list can be a surprise, but that’s what Andre Russell brings to the table. He is a match-winning all-rounder who can win games in both departments. Russell did well and helped his team win the IPL 2024. With the ball, he took 19 wickets in 14 innings at a brilliant strike rate of 9.26.
5. Harshit Rana (KKR)
Harshit Rana might surprise you on this list, but he did better than many. He had many ups and downs and was even banned for one game because of his sendoff after taking a wicket. But he was the star with the ball for KKR. Harshit took 19 wickets in just 11 innings at an economy rate of 9.08.
6. T Natarajan (SRH)
T Natarajan had a pretty good season for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was the best bowler for the franchise in the IPL 2024 and bowled well with his role of death specialist. The left-arm pacer took 19 wickets in 14 innings and kept it tight at an economy rate of 9.05 and a best of 4/19.
7. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
The Indian star left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been a consistent performer. He has always been among the wickets in the IPL and also at international level. He is the go-to bowler for PBKS. Arshdeep took 19 wickets in the IPL 2024, with a best bowling figure of 4/29.
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8. Avesh Khan (RR)
Avesh Khan is an underrated bowler, but his performances always stand out. He was the top wicket-taker for RR. He took a total of 19 wickets in 15 innings at an economy rate of 9.59 and a best of 3/27.
9. Yuzi Chahal (RR)
The veteran Indian legspinner Yuzi Chahal became the leading wicket-taker during the IPL 2024. He performed well for Rajasthan Royals. He picked up a total of 18 wickets in 15 innings with a best of 3/11 and an economy rate of 9.41. Chahal completed 200 IPL wickets during the 2024 season.
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10. Pat Cummins (SRH)
The decision of Sunrisers Hyderabad to buy Pat Cummins at a record-breaking prize of INR 20.5 crore paid off pretty well. He brought his fearless mindset with him and led the team well. His individual performance was also pretty impressive. He took 18 wickets in 16 innings at an economy rate of 9.27.
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List of Purple Cap winners (2008-2024)
| Season | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir (RR) | 22 |
| 2009 | RP Singh (Deccan) | 23 |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha (Deccan) | 21 |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga (MI) | 28 |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel (DC) | 25 |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo (CSK) | 32 |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma (CSK) | 23 |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo (CSK) | 26 |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 23 |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 26 |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye (KXIP) | 24 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir (CSK) | 26 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada (DC) | 30 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel (RCB) | 32 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 27 |
| 2023 | Mohammad Shami (GT) | 28 |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel (PBKS) | 24 |
The first ever bowler to win the Orange Cap was Sohail Tanvir in 2008. There are three bowlers who have won the Orange Cap twice: DJ Bravo, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Harshal Patel.
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