Purple Cap in IPL 2023 Updated: Mohammed Shami Finishes As Highest Wicket-Taker, Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan Second and Third
There have been some fine spells of bowling in the Indian Premier League so far, with the race for the Purple cap heating up. Read on to check out the list of bowlers with the most wickets in IPL 2023.
Mohammed Shami has won the Purple Cap award in IPL 2023 with a total of 28 wickets to his name in 17 matches. The Gujarat Titans pacer is followed by his colleague in Mohit Sharma, who is second on this list with 27 wickets to his name. He is again followed by Gujarat Titans' star Rashid Khan, who took 27 wickets this season as well. Mumbai Indians' Piyush Chawla and Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal finished fourth and fifth on this list, respectively. Meanwhile, you can check the list of leading wicket-takers in IPL 2023 below. IPL 2023 Awards Full List: MVP of the Season, Emerging Player, Orange Cap, Purple Cap and Other Winners.
Despite the batting-friendly pitches expected in IPL 2023, bowlers continue to hold the key to a team’s success. We have seen in the past that bowlers have not only won matches but tournaments as well. As we proceed in the IPL 2023, it will be interesting to see if any youngster walks away with the Purple Cap or if any seasoned campaigner ends up holding the top position on the bowlers' list. MS Dhoni Settles his IPL Retirement Debate After CSK’s IPL 2023 Title Win, Says Will Try to Play Another Season.
IPL 2023 Purple Cap List
| Pos | Player | Matches | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
| 1 | Mohammed Shami (GT) | 17 | 17 | 28 | 4/11 | 18.64 | 8.03 |
| 2 | Mohit Sharma (GT) | 14 | 14 | 27 | 5/10 | 13.37 | 8.17 |
| 3 | Rashid Khan (GT) | 17 | 17 | 27 | 4/30 | 20.44 | 8.23 |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla (MI) | 16 | 16 | 22 | 3/22 | 22.50 | 8.11 |
| 5 | Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) | 14 | 14 | 21 | 4/17 | 20.57 | 8.18 |
(Updated after CSK vs GT Final match)
Last season, Rajasthan Royals’ Yuzvendra Chahal won the Purple Cap as he finished the season with an impressive 27 wickets. Chahal picked one five-wicket haul and as many four-wicket hauls with a strike rate of 15.11. The spinner ended the season with an economy of 7.75. In the past, CSK’s Dwayne Bravo and SRH’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar have both won the Purple Cap twice. Interestingly, Bhuvneshwar happens to be the only bowler to win two back-to-back Purple Caps.
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