IPL 2023 Purple Cap: RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj scales to the top, CSK duo climb the ladder

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

SportsTak

• Mon • 24 Apr 2023

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 33 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 24 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured two crucial points each after winning their matches against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) respectively.

When it comes to the race for Purple Cap, RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj dethroned Arshdeep Singh from the top and now leads all bowlers.

Let's take a look at the list of leading wicket-takers in IPL 2023 so far:

1. Mohammed Siraj: The right-arm fast bowler has bagged 13 wickets in seven matches in the tournament this season. Siraj averages 15.38 with the ball.

2. Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm medium pacer has bagged 13 wickets in seven matches in the competition so far. Arshdeep averages 15.69 with the ball.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinner has bagged 12 wickets in six matches. Chahal has accounted for one four-wicket haul in the competition this year.

4. Rashid Khan: The Gujarat Titans leg-spinner has accounted for 12 wickets in six matches and is third on the highest wicket-takers list.

5. Tushar Deshpande: CSK's right-arm pacer has 12 wickets in seven matches. The young pacer has an average of 23.17 with the ball.

6. Mark Wood: Lucknow Super Giants' overseas pacer has started the tournament in sublime form. Wood has 11 wickets in four matches. The right-arm pacer has accounted for one five-wicket haul as well.

7. Ravindra Jadeja: Chennai Super Kings' left-arm spinner has accounted for 10 wickets in seven matches. He averages 17.60 with the ball.