the Indian Premier League (IPL) editions hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kagiso Rabada emerged as the leading wicket-taker. During the 2020 season held entirely in the UAE, Rabada, representing the Delhi Capitals, secured the Purple Cap by claiming 30 wickets in 17 matches. His standout performances included figures of 4 for 24 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and 4 for 29 in Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sportskeeda+1The Quint+1
In the 2014 season, which was partially held in the UAE, Sunil Narine of the Kolkata Knight Riders was the top wicket-taker during the UAE leg, with 9 wickets in 5 matches. However, combining both seasons, Rabada's 30 wickets in 2020 surpass Narine's tally, making him the bowler with the most wickets in UAE-hosted IPL matches.