IPL Records: Purple Cap - Top 10 bowlers in IPL 2016

The bowlers did not perform well in IPL 2016 as the batsmen were outplaying every bowler by scoring huge runs on the board with the help of their power hitting and clean striking.

As mentioned ahead, we saw an average performance from the bowlers around the world in the 2016 edition of the cash-rich league as compared to any other season of the IPL. Bhuvneshwar Kumar emerged as the winner of the elusive Purple Cap with 23 wickets to his name.

A total of 178 wickets were taken combinedly by the top 10 bowlers of IPL 2016.

While comparing with the top 10 bowlers' wicket tally of 2015, the 2016 tally fell short by 24 wickets. In this article, we will have a look at the top 10 bowlers of IPL 2016.

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#10 Andre Russell - Kolkata Knight Riders

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Andre Russell has been the hottest property in the IPL considering the performances he has given with both bat and ball. After joining KKR, he became a megastar. Primarily known as a hard-hitting batsman, Russell took 15 wickets in just 12 innings of IPL 2016.

He conceded runs at an economy rate of 7.97 and bowled with an average of 19.40. The Jamaican also had 4 wicket haul in his name that year. This year as well Russell has proven to be the MVP of Kolkata.

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#9 Jasprit Bumrah - Mumbai Indians

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Jasprit Bumrah has now become the key bowler of the Mumbai side. He is taking a bunch of wickets every season since he made his debut in the IPL. In IPL 2016, 'Boom Boom Bumrah' scalped 15 wickets and overtook Russell in the race to Purple Cap due to a better economy rate of 7.80.

Bumrah has managed to take more wickets in the death overs because of his yorker-bowling abilities. He had an average of 27.06 and a bowling strike rate of 20.80 in IPL 2016.

#8 Sandeep Sharma - Kings XI Punjab

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Sandeep Sharma has been an underrated player in the IPL. He always strikes for his team but never has he been considered as a match-winner. In IPL 2016, he took 15 wickets and surpassed Jasprit Bumrah due to his better economy rate of 7.32.

Sandeep had a bowling strike rate of 20 and an average of 24.40 in that season. He also bowled many memorable spells during the IPL 2016. The medium-fast bowler has switched to SRH since IPL 2018.

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#7 Dwayne Bravo - Chennai Super Kings

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Dwayne Bravo has earned huge success in the IPL. He has plenty of records in his name. Bravo had won Purple cap in 2015 and then held the 7th position in top wicket-takers list of 2016 by taking 17 wickets.

The West Indian all-rounder bowled with an average of 29.05 and had an economy of 8.82 in the ninth edition of IPL. He also had one 4 wicket haul. Bravo still plays for CSK in the IPL and is a consitent performer for them.

#6 Mitchell McClenaghan - Mumbai Indians

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Mitchell McClenaghan has been one of the most successful bowlers for Mumbai Indians in IPL history. In IPL 2016, the Kiwi fast pacer took 17 wickets and surpassed Dwayne Bravo due to his better economy rate of 8.17.

McClenaghan took wickets with an average of 25.64 and strike rate of 18.82 that year. Also he had a 4 wicket haul to his name. He has been playing for Mumbai Indians this season as well.

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#5 Mustafizur Rahman - Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Mustafizur Rahman debuted in IPL in 2016 after his heroics in international cricket. He did not disappoint his owners and his team as he bowled exceptionally well during the entire season. He took 17 wickets and secured the 5th spot due to an impressive economy rate of 6.90.

Because of his incredible performances, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the title in 2016. Nicknamed Fizz, Mustafizur had bowled with a strike rate of 21.52 and an average of 24.76.

#4 Dhawal Kulkarni - Gujarat Lions

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Gujarat Lions, making their debut in the IPL, purchased Dhawal Kulkarni for the 2016 season. Kulkarni exceeded expectations and handled the pace attack very well as he took 18 wickets at a strike rate of 16.33.

Kulkarni's performance in the Qualifier 1 against RCB is still fresh in the minds of fans. He bowled with an average of 20.22 and had an economy rate of 7.42 in the tournament. He has been playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2019.

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#3 Shane Watson - Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Shane Watson played did considerably well for RCB both with bat and the ball in IPL 2016. He was the core bowler of the RCB team. He took 20 wickets and took his team to the finals.

The Australian all-rounder bowled with an economy of 8.58 and an average of 24.25. His bowling strike rate was 16.95 and he also grabbed a 4 wicket haul.

Watson has stopped rolling his arm over now and currently he plays as an opener for CSK.

#2 Yuzvendra Chahal - Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Yuzvendra Chahal is another RCB player to feature on this list. A huge amount of credit also goes to Chahal to help RCB reach the final. He handled the spin department solely and took 21 wickets in IPL 2016.

Nicknamed Yuzi, the leggie bowled with an average of 19.09 and a bowling strike rate of 14.04. His economy rate was 8.15 and also he had one 4 wicket haul to his name. Chahal is donning the RCB jersey in IPL 2019 as well.

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#1 Bhuvneshwar Kumar - Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar won the Purple Cap of IPL 2016, after taking 23 wickets in 17 innings. Due to his magical bowling, SRH earned the title victory in 2016. His fast bowling and deadly yorkers were knocking every batsman down in IPL 9.

Kumar bowled with an economy rate of 7.42 and with an average of 21.30 that year. Also, he had a strike rate of 17.21. He had one 4 wicket haul and best figures of 4/29, playing for SRH. He has been appointed as the vice captain of SRH in IPL 2019.