The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 55 matches have been played so far 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 10 (Wednesday), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) registered yet another win after defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) at home with relative ease.
When it comes to the race for Purple Cap, Mohammed Shami continues to be at the top but he tied on 19 wickets with two other bowlers. Overall, there are four Indian bowlers dominating the top 5 leading wicket-takers list so far in the competition.
Let's take a look at the leading wicket-takers of IPL 2023 so far:
1. Mohammed Shami: Gujarat Titans' right-arm fast bowler has 19 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 16.37.
2. Rashid Khan: Gujarat Titans' leg-spinner has 19 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 18.74.
3. Tushar Deshpande: CSK's right-arm pacer has 19 wickets in 12 matches and currently sits at the top of the leading wicket-takers list. The young pacer has an average of 21.79.
4. Piyush Chawla: Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner has bagged 17 wickets in 10 matches with an average of 16.47 with the ball.
5. Varun Chakaravarthy: Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner jumped to fifth place after taking his tally to 17 wickets in 11 matches.
6. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinner has accounted for 17 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 19.21.
7. Ravindra Jadeja: The left-arm spinner has 16 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 19.19.
8. Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm medium pacer has bagged 16 wickets in 11 matches in the competition so far. Arshdeep averages 25 with the ball.
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