IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Bhuvneshwar reclaims top spot with record-breaking feat

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has reclaimed the IPL 2026 Purple Cap lead with 17 wickets after a stellar 3/28 performance. He now leads Eshan Malinga by two wickets, with Jofra Archer, Anshul Kamboj, and Kagiso Rabada closely trailing. The race for the highest wicket-taker remains intensely competitive as the league stage progresses.