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IPL Purple Cap 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to be at the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings after another impactful performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, underlining his consistency throughout the season. In 12 matches, he has picked up 22 wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 7.55.

Kagiso Rabada of Gujarat Titans is close behind in second place with 21 wickets from 12 matches, but with a slightly higher economy rate of 9.15.

Anshul Kamboj of Chennai Super Kings is third, having also had a strong season with 19 wickets from 11 matches, though his economy rate stands at 9.20.

Further down the list, Prince Yadav of Lucknow Super Giants has 16 wickets from 11 games, while Rashid Khan of Sunrisers Hyderabad is also on 16 wickets from 12 games. While both have shown promise and taken wickets consistently, their economy rates stand at 8.17 and 8.18 respectively.

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