IPL 2019: Imran Tahir takes 26 wickets, grabs Purple Cap from Kagiso Rabada

Chennai Super Kings' leg-spinner Imran Tahir Sunday pipped compatriot Kagiso Rabada to emerge as the highest wicket-taker winning the coveted 'Purple Cap' in the Indian Premier League.

Incidentally, Tahir also became the oldest player at 40 to win the 'Purple Cap' in the league.

The ace wrist spinner edged past Rabada, who turned out for Delhi Capitals before injury curtailed his campaign when he flummoxed Mumbai Indians' Ishan Kishan in the final of the cash-rich league for his 26th wicket.

Running on to the top of the wicket takers table is #ParasakthiExpress, with that super spell! #WhistlePodu #Yellove #IPL2019Final #CSKvsMI  pic.twitter.com/jV0dl6I2D5

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 12, 2019

Tahir picked up 26 wickets in 17 matches at a measly economy rate of 6.66.

Prior to the summit showdown of the 12th edition, pacer Rabada led the charts with 25 wickets in 12 matches before a back injury ended his campaign.

Tahir returned with figures of 2/23 in three overs, also picking up the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, besides Kishan.

Kishan went for a slog sweep but top edged it, and Suresh Raina took an easy catch at point. His first wicket of the game came in his first over itself when Suryakumar inside edged the ball on to the stumps.