IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Bhuvneshwar Kumar surges ahead after record-breaking spell

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's exceptional 3-wicket haul for 5 runs propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant victory over Delhi Capitals. This stellar performance saw him claim the IPL 2026 Purple Cap with 14 wickets. The match was largely decided by a devastating powerplay spell from Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood, which reduced DC to 13 for 6.