New Delhi, May 31 -- Gujarat Titans' Kagiso Rabada claimed the IPL 2026 Purple Cap as the highest wicket-taker. The South African fast bowler reached 29 wickets during the high-voltage final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, pipping RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who finished with 28. Rabada's timely strike not only boosted his tally but also underlined his big-match temperament in front of packed stands.

The decisive moment arrived in the 5.1 over of the RCB innings. Kagiso Rabada bowled a full ball outside off to Devdutt Padikkal. The RCB batter backed away and attempted an inside-out drive, but only carved it high towards third man. Arshad Khan ran to his left, nearly overran the ball, but settled beautifully to complete a fine reverse-c...