IPL 2023 Purple Cap: Rashid Khan's hat-trick propels him to the top, three-way tie between GT spinner, Chahal and Wood

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

SportsTak

• Mon • 10 Apr 2023

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 14 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 10 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams have played at least two matches while a few franchises have played three games. After Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost their respective matches on April 9 (Sunday) none of the teams are unbeaten in the ongoing season of the IPL.

While it's still early days in this edition of the cash-rich league, each franchise would have analysed its strengths and weaknesses depending on the performances. When it comes to the race for Purple Cap, Gujarat Titans' ace spinner Rashid Khan jumped to the top spot after picking up a hat-trick against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Let's take a look at the top 5 leading wicket-takers in IPL 2023 so far.

1. Rashid Khan: Gujarat Titans' leg-spinner has accounted for eight wickets in three matches and currently sits at the top of the highest wicket-takers list.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinner has also so far bagged eight wickets in three matches. Chahal has accounted for one four-wicket haul in the competition this year.

3. Mark Wood: Lucknow Super Giants' overseas pacer has started the tournament in sublime form. Wood also has eight wickets but he has played a game less than both Rashid and Chahal. The right-arm pacer has accounted for one five-wicket haul as well.

4. Ravi Bishnoi: Lucknow Super Giants' young leg-spinner has bagged six wickets in three matches so far. He has bowled 72 balls in total and conceded just 75 runs.

5. Alzarri Joseph: Gujarat Titans' overseas pacer stormed into the top 5. The right-arm speedster has six wickets in three matches.