Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB): 26 wickets
Hasaranga was close on Chahal’s heels throughout IPL 2022 and was well in contention for the purple cap. The Sri Lankan leg-spinner finished second 2nd on the list of most wicket-takers in 2022. In 16 matches, Hasaranga scalped 26 wickets at an economy of 7.54, finishing just 1 wicket short of Chahal’s 27 scalps.