IPL 2024 Purple Cap standings: Yuzvendra Chahal tops chart with impressive show vs RCB, another RR bowler breezes into top 5

Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Saurav Chauhan (not pictured) during their IPL 2024 clash. (Getty)
Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Saurav Chauhan (not pictured) during their IPL 2024 clash. (Getty)

Highlights:

Yuzvendra Chahal clinched the Purple Cap after impressive bowling against RCB.

Chahal has taken eight wickets in total of four matches for Rajasthan Royals.

The race for the coveted Purple Cap, awarded to the Indian Premier League's (IPL) leading wicket-taker, has a new frontrunner. Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal spun his magic against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, scooping up two crucial wickets. This impressive performance propelled him to the top of the leaderboard with a total of eight wickets. Chahal's rise dethroned the previously tied leaders, Mohit Sharma and Mustafizur Rahman, who now share the second position with seven wickets each. Mayank Yadav continues his strong bowling performance, holding onto the fourth spot with six wickets to his name. Not only did Yadav impress with his wicket-taking skills, but he also unleashed the fastest delivery of IPL 2024 so far! A scorching thunderbolt clocked at a staggering 156.7 kmph rocketed past the batsman at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the match against RCB. A new name also joins the list as Rajasthan Royals' Nandre Burger made a noteworthy entry with a total of six wickets, showcasing his bowling prowess.

 

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Full list of most wicket takers in the ongoing IPL 2024 as of RR vs RCB's match:

PlayerTeamMatWkts.Econ.Avg.BBI
Yuzvendra ChahalRR486.3511.123/11
Mohit SharmaGT478.1818.713/25
Mustafizur RahmanCSK378.8315.144/29
Mayank YadavLSG265.126.833/14
Nandre BurgerRR468.8520.662/29

 

Notably, the Purple Cap, awarded to the IPL's leading wicket-taker, is a coveted prize. While most seasons see a new champion emerge, Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains the sole player to claim it in back-to-back years. The record for most wickets in a single season is a thrilling tie. Both Harshal Patel (2021) and Dwayne Bravo (2013) finished strong, securing the Purple Cap with an impressive haul.

 

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Reflecting on Past Winners


The first recipient of the Purple Cap in the IPL's debut year of 2008 was Sohail Tanvir from Pakistan, who took 22 wickets. The next season, in 2009, saw RP Singh, the former Indian left-arm fast bowler, surpass Tanvir by claiming 23 wickets in South Africa. In 2010, Pragyan Ojha, the former Indian spinner, entered the elite group with 21 wickets, setting the stage for international players to begin leading the competition in the subsequent years.

 

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