IPL: All the Purple Cap winners from 2008-18

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#9 and #10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2016 and 2017)

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar has won the purple cap for 2 consecutive years in IPL.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has won the purple cap for 2 consecutive years in IPL.

The fast bowler from Uttar Pradesh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has turned out to be the star bowler for the Hyderabad franchise in the IPL over the last few years. He has been the main strike bowler for the Sunrisers Hyderabad since his debut season for them.

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Nicknamed Bhuvi, Bhuvneshwar won his first purple cap of IPL in the year 2016 after picking up a total of 23 wickets in just 17 matches.

Bhuvneshwar showcased his outstanding bowling talent during the 9th and 10th edition of IPL which took place in the years 2016 and 2017, respectively. In both the seasons, he emerged out as the best bowler of the tournament. So far, he is the only player to win 2 consecutive purple caps in the history of Indian Premier League.

Bhuvneshwar grabbed the total of 26 wickets during the 10th edition of IPL which remained as the highest by any bowler in that season.

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