The IPL Purple Cap is given to the bowler who takes the most number of wickets in an Indian Premier League season. The award has been a part of the tournament since its inception. Pakistan's Sohail Tanvir was the first bowler to win the Purple Cap. He took 22 wickets in 11 matches.

Harshal Patel has ended the season by being the highest wicket-taker of the season. The RCB bowler has by leading the list of highest wicket-takers in the IPL 2021. From 15 games, he scalped 32 wickets and bowled for 56.2 overs this season. With this, he has equalled the record of Dwayne Bravo who had also scalped 32 wickets. For now, He is the first Indian to take 32 wickets in one season. Delhi Capitals' Avesh Khan stands on number two with 24 wickets. Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumarah is placed on number three with 21 wickets.

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