WPL 2023 Purple Cap List Updated: Mumbai Indians Hayley Matthews Ends Up With Highest Number of Wickets
The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League has proved to be quite an exciting tournament so far with some exciting matches having taken place. Meanwhile, you can check the list of the top five highest wicket-takers at the WPL 2023.
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Matthews won the Purple cap for taking the most number of wickets in WPL 2023. Hayley took 16 wickets from 10 matches. Meanwhile, Sophie Ecclestone (15) of UP Warriorz finished in the second spot. Three more Mumbai Indians players, Issy Wong (15), Amelia Kerr (15) and Saika Ishaque (15) finished in the top five. Mumbai Indians Win WPL 2023, Beat Delhi Capitals in Final to Become Inaugural Women’s Premier League Champions.
The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL), kick-started on March 04. Five franchise teams, including Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz, featured in the maiden season of the historic tournament. Mumbai Indians won the inaugural edition of WPL by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. The franchises drafted foreign stars and local capped and uncapped players in their teams who have already showcased their flair in the competition. WPL 2023 Points Table Updated With Net Run Rate.
Most Wickets in WPL 2023
| Pos | Player | Matches | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
| 1 | Hayley Matthews (MI-W) | 10 | 202 | 16 | 3/5 | 12.62 | 5.94 |
| 2 | Sophie Ecclestone (UPW-W) | 9 | 235 | 16 | 4/13 | 14.69 | 6.62 |
| 3 | Issy Wong (MI-W) | 10 | 210 | 15 | 4/15 | 14.00 | 6.46 |
| 4 | Amelia Kerr (MI-W) | 10 | 211 | 15 | 3/22 | 14.07 | 6.46 |
| 5 | Saika Ishaque (MI-W) | 10 | 244 | 15 | 4/11 | 16.27 | 7.00 |
(Updated after DC-W vs MI-W Final Match)
The concept of purple cap recognition to the leading wicket-taker in IPL has also been introduced in its Women's counterpart league. The idea of contributing maximum with the ball is every bowler's dream. However, it requires enormous consistency and focuses from bowlers in the shortest format due to the fewer overs one gets to bowl in each game. Hayley Matthews finished as the top scorer and was awarded the Purple Cap.
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