The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 50 matches have been played in IPL 2023 while the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After more than a month of action in the cash-rich tournament, all the teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. On May 6 (Saturday), Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals bagged two crucial points after winning their respective matches against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively.
When it comes to the race for Purple Cap, Tushar Deshpande jumped to the top after another fantastic spell with the ball against Mumbai Indians.
Let's take a look at the leading wicket-takers of IPL 2023 so far:
1. Tushar Deshpande: CSK's right-arm pacer has 19 wickets in 11 matches and currently sits at the top of the leading wicket-takers list. The young pacer has an average of 20.84.
2. Mohammed Shami: Gujarat Titans' right-arm fast bowler has 18 wickets in 10 matches and an average of 15.22.
3. Rashid Khan: Gujarat Titans' leg-spinner has 18 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 17.89.
4. Piyush Chawla: Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner has bagged 17 wickets in 10 matches with an average of 16.47 with the ball.
5. Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm medium pacer has bagged 16 wickets in 10 matches in the competition so far. Arshdeep averages 22.56 with the ball.
6. Ravindra Jadeja: The left-arm spinner has 15 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 19.20.
7. Mohammed Siraj: The right-arm fast bowler has bagged 15 wickets in 10 matches in the tournament this season. Siraj averages 19 with the ball.
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