Ahmedabad, May 31 -- South African pacer Kagiso Rabada finished the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the leading wicket-taker, claiming the Purple Cap for the second time in his career, even as the Gujarat Titans (GT) fell short in the final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

After winning the Purple Cap, Rabada etched his name in the tournament's history by becoming the fourth bowler to win the Purple Cap award multiple times.

He joins an elite list of bowlers who have achieved the feat, including Dwayne Bravo (2013, 2015), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016, 2017), and Harshal Patel (2021, 2024).

Rabada enjoyed a stellar season, taking 29 wickets in 17 matches at an economy rate of 9.68. His consistency with the ball throughout t...