IPL 2023 Purple Cap: Mohammed Shami surges to the top after sensational four-wicket spell against Delhi Capitals

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking.

SportsTak

• Wed • 03 May 2023

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 44 matches have been played in IPL 2023 while the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 33 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all the teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. On May 2 (Tuesday), Delhi Capitals registered a nerve-jangling five-run victory over the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in a low-scoring thriller to secure a much-needed two points and kept their playoff hopes alive.

When it comes to the race for Purple Cap, GT's Mohammed Shami surged to the top after delivering a sensational four-wicket spell against DC.

Let's take a look at the leading run-scorer in IPL 2023 so far:

1. Mohammed Shami: The right-arm fast bowler has 17 wickets in nine matches and an average of 14.53.

2. Tushar Deshpande: CSK's right-arm pacer has 17 wickets in nine matches. The young pacer has an average of 21.70 with the ball but has conceded a massive 369, the most on this list

3. Mohammed Siraj: The right-arm fast bowler has bagged 15 wickets in nine matches in the tournament this season. Siraj averages 17.13 with the ball.

4. Rashid Khan: The Gujarat Titans leg-spinner has accounted for 15 wickets in nine matches and is fourth on the highest wicket-takers list.

5. Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm medium pacer has bagged 15 wickets in nine matches in the competition so far. Arshdeep averages 19.67 with the ball.

6. Ravichandran Ashwin: The veteran right-arm off-spinner has 13 wickets this season for RR, with an average of 20.00.

7. Piyush Chawla: Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner has bagged 13 wickets in eight matches with an average of 17.38 with the ball.

8. Ravindra Jadeja: Chennai Super Kings' left-arm spinner has accounted for 13 wickets in seven matches. He averages 18.46 with the ball.