Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna: The Purple Cap Tussle
The race for the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 is currently a dead heat between Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna, both sitting at 10 wickets. Close behind are Ravi Bishnoi and Prince Yadav with 9 apiece. This leaderboard analysis looks at the strike rates and economy levels of the top contenders. We highlight the tactical shifts that have allowed domestic pacers to dominate the charts this year and predict who might take the solo lead following tonight's high-stakes match in Mumbai.