Purple Cap winner Imran Tahir breaks records despite CSK loss: IPL FINAL

On Sunday, Mumbai Indians (MI) became the only team to win the IPL for a record four times after beating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 1 run in Hyderabad’s final. While it was the culmination of a number of brilliant performances from both players on both sides, Chennai spinner Imran Tahir stood out all season with 2 crucial wickets, bringing his season tally to 26 scalps–the highest among.

While Kagiso Rabada of Delhi Capitals remained on top of the wicket-takers list before the start of the final, Tahir did not waste time claiming the top spot as he dismissed Suryakumar Yadav from his 2nd match ball. When he sent Ishan Kishan back in his 2nd over at 5 meetings for the 5th time, the joy of Tahir was understandable.

As a result, at the post-match presentation ceremony, Tahir was awarded the Purple Cap, making him only the 2nd spinner in IPL history to win the coveted prize. Pragyan Ojha was the only spinner to win the Purple Cap in IPL before Tahir.