The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 24 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 18 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bagged two crucial points at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 17 (Monday) while Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), a franchise that is still searching for its maiden IPL title, lost points while playing at home.
When it comes to the Purple Cap, three bowlers are tied with 11 wickets each while CSK's Tushar Deshpande has ousted Ravi Bishnoi from the top five.
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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