Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a seasoned pacer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, currently holds the Purple Cap in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) as the leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets from 8 matches. This impressive performance puts him on track to secure his third Purple Cap, having previously won the award in 2016 and 2017 with 23 and 26 wickets, respectively. The competition is fierce, with notable bowlers such as Jofra Archer from Rajasthan Royals and Anshul Kamboj from Chennai Super Kings also in the running. As the tournament progresses, fans are eager to see if Bhuvneshwar can maintain his lead and add another accolade to his career.