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- IPL 2026 Top Wicket-Takers Predictions: Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Marco Jansen And Mohammed Shami Among Contenders | In Pics
IPL 2026 Top Wicket-Takers Predictions: Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Marco Jansen And Mohammed Shami Among Contenders | In Pics
With the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) only a few days away, the excitement is already building up among the fans. Even as the batters are expected to hit sixes at will after the run fest in the T20 World Cup 2026, bowlers can also be anticipated to put their hands up. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy will bring in a variety of skills to put the batters under pressure.
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah undeniably remains amongst the top contenders for the leading wicket-taker before any IPL season. Bumrah's ability to bowl well in all the phases of the match makes him a dangerous customer and will carry his good form from T20 World Cup 2026. (Image Credits: Jasprit Bumrah X)
Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kings' new-ball bowler Arshdeep Singh is a serial wicket-taker, especially with the new ball and is as lethal in the death overs. (Image Credits: Arshdeep Singh X)
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy struggled a touch in T20 World Cup 2026 but still finished as the joint highest wicket-taker of the tournament. The KKR star's ability to bounce back from his setbacks makes him one of the prime contenders for the purple cap. (Credits: Varun Chakravarthy X)
Kuldeep Yadav
Delhi Capitals' Kuldeep Yadav played only one match in T20 World Cup 2026. Given the lack of opportunities in recent times, the left-arm wrist-spinner will be keen to make an impact. (Image Credits: Kuldeep Yadav X)
Mohammed Siraj
Gujarat Titans pacer Mohammed Siraj played his only game of T20 World Cup 2026 against USA and made an impact after replacing Harshit Rana. Given Siraj's relentlessness, he can be tipped to win the purple cap. (Mohammed Siraj X)
Lungi Ngidi
Delhi Capitals' seamer Lungi Ngidi performed outstandingly well during T20 World Cup 2026, especially with his dipping slower deliveries. Ngidi will be looking to use it more in IPL 2026, having honed the skill in India. (Credits: Proteas Men X)
Marco Jansen
South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen will form a lethal pace attack with Arshdeep Singh in Punjab Kings. Not only does Jansen's swing is hard to pick but also the extra bounce he generates due to his height. (Credits: Proteas Men X)
Mohammed Shami
Having been discarded from the Indian setup since long, Mohammed Shami will be keen to spearhead Lucknow Super Giants' attack. The right-arm pacer shone in the SMAT 2025-26, snaring 16 scalps in seven innings at 14.93. (Image Credits: X)
