The race for the Purple Cap, awarded to the IPL's leading wicket-taker, is getting intense day by day. Punjab Kings' star left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has rocketed up the leaderboard, grabbing four wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and now sitting tied for third place with 8 wickets. However, Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal edges him out for the higher spot due to a more economical bowling style (6.35 vs. 8.72).
Meanwhile, there's been a shift in the lower ranks. Lucknow Super Giants' fast bowler Mayank Yadav, previously competing for a top spot, has dropped to eighth after missing a match due to a side strain injury during their encounter with Gujarat Titans.
Chennai Super Kings' Mustafizur Rahman remains firmly in the lead, holding onto the Purple Cap with an impressive 9 wickets so far.
Check the complete list of bowlers who are in the purple cap contention:
- Mustafizur Rahman (CSK): CSK's left-arm pacer, Mustafizur Rahman, currently holds the top spot. Despite missing a match due to visa issues, he returned strong against Kolkata Knight Riders with two wickets and maintained his lead. He boasts an impressive 9 wickets in just 4 matches with a decent economy of 8.00.
- Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): The lone spinner in the top 10, Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal, has been weaving his magic. He's grabbed 8 wickets from 4 matches, showcasing exceptional control with an outstanding economy of 6.35.
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Punjab Kings' speedster Arshdeep Singh has risen through the ranks after his stellar performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, bagging 4 wickets. He currently sits tied for third place with 8 wickets in 5 matches.
- Khaleel Ahmed (DC): Delhi Capitals' Khaleel Ahmed occupies the fourth spot with 7 wickets from 5 matches. However, he hasn't had any explosive performances with multiple wickets yet. His best bowling figures stand at 2/21.
- Kagiso Rabada (PBKS): South Africa's pace machine, Kagiso Rabada, joins Mustafizur Rahman as the only two foreign players in the top five. He's bagged 7 wickets in 5 matches with an economy of 8.65.
Let's have a look at the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2024 after PBKS vs SRH's clash:
No. | Player | M | Ins | Ovs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w/5w |
1 | Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 4 | 16.0 | 128 | 9 | 29/4 | 14.22 | 8.00 | 10.66 | 1/0 |
2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 4 | 14.0 | 89 | 8 | 3/11 | 11.12 | 6.35 | 10.50 | 0/0 |
3 | Arshdeep Singh | 5 | 5 | 18.2 | 160 | 8 | 29/4 | 20 | 8.72 | 13.75 | 1/0 |
4 | Khaleel Ahmed | 5 | 5 | 20 | 170 | 7 | 21/2 | 24.28 | 8.50 | 17.14 | 0/0 |
5 | Kagiso Rabada | 5 | 5 | 20 | 173 | 7 | 23/2 | 24.71 | 8.65 | 17.14 | 0/0 |
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