IPL: The top 5 players in with a chance of winning the Purple Cap this season

According to the latest stats, Purple Cap winners are awarded the prize money and a trophy for their achievement.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League is just a week away from its commencement.

The addition of two new franchises to the pool of existing eight will intensify the competition among teams and players.

While cricket has been a game of batsman,bowlers have proved it otherwise with their skills and stole the game for their teams. 

List of 5 players who could have the potential to be Purple Cap holder in IPL 2022:

Jasprit Bumrah: Toe-wrecking yorker specialist

The newly appointed Vice-Captain for Team India is undoubtedly one of the best pacers that the Indian team has,he has been one of the most consistent bowlers over the past 5 years across all the formats and in IPL.

He has taken at least 17 wickets each season in the past five editions, best being in 2020 when he took 27 wickets but fell short by 3 wickets to attain purple cap. Despite his such performance, the bowler is yet to take his hands on the Purple Cap title.

He has been the key instrumental bowler for his franchise Mumbai Indians and thus retained for INR 12 crore. Hopefully,he will make it to the Purple Cap this year as he is already seen in his prime form in international matches.

Shardul Thakur: Most expensive buy for Delhi Capitals

Man with the golden arm. He made his IPL debut for Punjab XI Kings in 2015 against Delhi Daredevils and has now been signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 10.75 crore.

He played for Rising Pune Supergiants in 2017 and for Chennai Super Kings from 2018 to 2021.

He lifted the trophy wearing yellow but had his best IPL figures in a purple kit where he picked three wickets in three consecutive overs.

With all the anticipation towards Shardul, and his form he is a must to watch out for the race of purple cap.

Avesh Khan: Second highest wicket-taker in last IPL edition

He was a young prodigy bowler who impressed everyone in the previous season with his bowling capabilities while playing for Delhi Capitals.

First bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 10 lakhs in 2017, followed by Delhi Capitals in 2018-2021 for INR 70 lakhs, is now a part of Lucknow Super Giants for INR 10 crores speaks a lot about his remarkable performance in the previous season.

He was the second highest wicket-taker, scalping 24 wickets at an average of 18.75 runs. He’s a bowler to watch out for as he keeps the potential to exploit batters with the new ball and give the opposition a hard time to play.

Harshal Patel: The Purple Cap holder IPL 2021

Harshal Patel clinched the title of most wicket-taker in the previous season of the tournament.

He took 32 wickets in 15 matches in IPL 2021, which is highest by any bowler in any season, tied up with Dwayne Bravo who took 32 wickets in IPL 2013.

The player was bought back by the franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore in a mega auction for INR 10.75 crore.

This year, under the able leadership of Faf du Plessis, he will try to replicate his performance to scalp more wickets this season.  

Kagiso Rabada: The Purple Cap holder IPL 2020

Kagiso Rabada received Purple Cap in IPL 2020 for securing 30 wickets in the season. He picked up 25 wickets in IPL 2019, 30 wickets in IPL 2020 and 15 wickets in IPL 2021 and thus can safely be called one of the consistent bowlers in the league.

He debuted in IPL with Delhi Capital in 2017 for INR 5 crores, however was not retained by the franchise for the upcoming session which came as a huge shock to the fans. He was however picked up by Punjab Kings for a whopping INR 9.25 crore.

He has the capabilities to claim most wickets this season and will be one of the favourites to do so.