April 26 was a significant day for bowlers in IPL 2026, with 26 wickets falling in two matches, including a Super Over. Kagiso Rabada of the Gujarat Titans showcased his skills by taking 3 wickets for 25 runs, leading his team to an eight-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings. This performance propelled him to joint-third on the Purple Cap list, now holding 13 wickets in eight innings. The top spot is held by Anshul Kamboj and Eshan Malinga, both with 14 wickets. In batting, KL Rahul briefly claimed the top position with an impressive 152 runs, marking the highest score by an Indian in T20 cricket. However, Abhishek now leads the batting charts with 380 runs, followed closely by Rahul and Sooryavanshi.