Anshul Kamboj of CSK maintained his lead in the IPL 2026 Purple Cap race despite his team’s loss to Gujarat Titans. Kamboj, along with SRH’s Eshan Malinga, is tied at the top of the leaderboard with 14 wickets each from eight matches. However, Kamboj has a better economy rate than Malinga.
Following closely behind are Jofra Archer, Prince Yadav, and Kagiso Rabada, all with 13 wickets to their names in the tournament so far.
The current standings for the Purple Cap are as follows:
– Anshul Kamboj (CSK) – 14 wickets, average of 16.92, economy rate of 8.56, best figures of 3/22
– Eshan Malinga (SRH) – 14 wickets, average of 18.21, economy rate of 9.44, best figures of 4/32
– Jofra Archer (RR) – 13 wickets, average of 17.92, economy rate of 8.03, best figures of 3/20
– Prince Yadav (LSG) – 13 wickets, average of 16.76, economy rate of 8.38, best figures of 3/32
– Kagiso Rabada (GT) – 13 wickets, average of 22.61, economy rate of 9.48, best figures of 3/25
These stats are up to date as of the CSK vs GT match on April 26. Published on April 26, 2026.
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