The IPL has been largely dominated by batters who have largely contributed to their team's success. Several legendary pacers as well as spinners have picked up the IPL purple cap. Sohail Tanvir was the first-ever winner back in the Rajasthan Royals debut season of 2008.
Several cricket experts from the Star Sports expert panel for the IPL 2026 went on to pick the likely possible options for the Purple Cap. They did not differ much in their choices, at least for the majority.
Varun Chakravarthy did not have the best season in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, but still, high hopes are pinned on him. Cheteshwar Pujara, Saba Karim, and former CSK pacer Lakshmipati Balaji also backed the KKR star.
PBKS all-rounder backs Jasprit Bumrah for maiden Purple Cap finish
Jasprit Bumrah finished the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the competition. The ace pacer returned to great form towards the back end of the tournament. He had also picked 18 wickets out of 12 appearances for the Mumbai Indians in the last season.
Former PBKS all-rounder Irfan Pathan went on to pick Jasprit Bumrah as the purple cap winner in IPL 2026. The all-rounder has shown faith in the Indian rockstar. Sunrisers Hyderabad former pacer Varun Aaron picked Harshal Patel from SRH to finish with his third purple cap in the IPL, while Hanuma Vihari picked Delhi Capitals superstar Kuldeep Yadav.
Forgotten Indian spinner backed by Ex-PBKS coach in IPL 2026
Former PBKS coach, Sanjay Bangar, went on to pick Yuzvendra Chahal, the PBKS INR 18 crore spinner, as the lead wicket-taker in the IPL. Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket-taker in the IPL and is undoubtedly one of the most talented cricketers in the IPL.
? STAR SPORTS EXPERTS PREDICTS PURPLE CAP WINNER IN IPL 2026 ?Faf - Varun Chakravarthy.Irfan - Bumrah.Vihari - Kuldeep.Harbhajan - Varun.Aaron - Harshal Patel.Kaif - Varun.Chawla - Varun.Banger - Chahal.Pujara - Varun.Saba Karim - Varun.Balaji - Varun. pic.twitter.com/ZpInluZ18D
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) March 27, 2026ALSO READ: IPL 2026 top four teams predicted by Faf du Plessis, Harbhajan Singh, and other experts
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