The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 came to a thrilling conclusion with the final match held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Gujarat Titans faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kagiso Rabada, the Titans' pacer, secured the Purple Cap for the season by finishing as the highest wicket-taker with 29 wickets. His pivotal performance included dismissing Devdutt Padikkal in the final, which brought his total to 29 wickets, edging out RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had matched his tally earlier in the season with 28 wickets. Rabada's achievement marks him as the third bowler from Gujarat Titans to win the Purple Cap in the last four seasons, following Mohammed Shami in 2023 and Prasidh Krishna in 2025. The Purple Cap has been a prestigious accolade in IPL history, showcasing the league's top bowlers each season.