After the orange cap for the leading run-scorer now its the purple cap for the highest wicket-taker in the DLF Indian Premier League. After many policies that rewarded the batsmen for the maximum sixes, orange cap for the scoring runs and pitch being tailor made to suit batsmen, this purple cap for the leading wicket-taker has come as a solace for the bowlers who have taken quite a hitting in the tournament and badly need some recognition.

Currently Zaheer Khan, S Sreesanth and Irfan Pathan head the bowlers list with 13 wickets each from 9 matches.