The Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) witnessed yet another pulsating game on April 18 (Tuesday). Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) registered a hard-fought 14-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. With the win, Mumbai scaled to sixth place in the points table while they also completed a hat-trick of victories.
When it comes to the race for Purple Cap, three bowlers are tied with 11 wickets while two bowlers are locked with 10 wickets each. Yuzvendra Chahal currently occupies the top spot in the leading wicket-takers list.
Let's take a closer at the top 7 wicket-takers in the IPL 2023 so far:
1. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinner has bagged 11 wickets in five matches. Chahal has accounted for one four-wicket haul in the competition this year.
2. 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.
3. Rashid Khan: The Gujarat Titans leg-spinner has accounted for 11 wickets in five matches and is third on the highest wicket-takers list.
4. Mohammed Shami: Gujarat Titans' premier pacer has bagged 10 wickets in five matches and currently occupies fourth place in the points table.
5. Tushar Deshpande: CSK's right-arm pacer has 10 wickets in five matches. The young pacer has an average of 20.90 with the ball.
6. Mohammed Siraj: RCB's premier pacer has been a revelation this season. He has bagged eight wickets in five matches.
7. Ravi Bishnoi: Lucknow Super Giants leg-spinner has bagged eight wickets in five matches. The young wrist spinner has been a revelation for the Lucknow-based franchise this season so far.
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