IPL 2023: Purple Cap

IPL 2023: Purple Cap | IPL 2023 | 2023 IPL PURPLE CAP HOLDERS

The dust has settled on another exciting season of the Indian Premier League, and with it, the prestigious Purple Cap has found a new home.

Purple Cap holders in IPL 2023

This year, the honor went to Gujarat Titans’ fast bowler Mohammed Shami, whose consistency and lethal bowling throughout the tournament proved too much for the competition.

Here’s a closer look at each of the top five Purple Cap contenders:

1. Mohammed Shami (GT) – 28 wickets:

Shami’s pace and swing were a constant threat throughout the season. He consistently picked up crucial wickets at the top and death overs, proving to be a true match-winner for the Titans.

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2. Mohit Sharma (GT) – 27 wickets:

Sharma was Shami’s perfect partner in crime, sharing the new ball and picking up wickets at crucial junctures. His experience and control were invaluable for the Titans.

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3. Rashid Khan (GT) – 27 wickets:

The ever-dependable Rashid Khan continued to weave his magic with the ball, bamboozling batsmen with his variations and unplayable deliveries. He was a key factor in GT’s success throughout the season.

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5. Piyush Chawla (MI) – 22 wickets:

The veteran spinner defied expectations with his resurgence in IPL 2023.

Chawla’s guile and experience proved valuable for MI, and his consistent wicket-taking earned him a place in the top five.

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4. Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) – 27 wickets:

Despite Rajasthan Royals’ modest finish, Chahal was once again a standout performer, picking up wickets at will with his clever spin bowling.

His ability to control the middle overs was crucial for RR.

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List of Purple Cap Holders IPL 2023.

Rank	Player	Team	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
1	Mohammed Shami	Gujarat Titans	17	28	18.64	8.03
2	Mohit Sharma	Gujarat Titans	14	27	13.37	8.17
3	Rashid Khan	Gujarat Titans	17	27	20.44	8.23
4	Piyush Chawla	Mumbai Indians	16	22	22.50	8.11
5	Yuzvendra Chahal	Rajasthan Royals	14	21	20.57	8.17
6	Tushar Deshpande	Chennai Super Kings	16	21	26.85	9.92
7	Ravindra Jadeja	Chennai Super Kings	16	20	21.55	7.56
8	Varun Chakravarthy	Kolkata Knight Riders	14	20	21.45	8.14
9	Mohammed Siraj	Royal Challengers Bangalore	14	19	19.78	7.52
10	Matheesha Pathirana	Chennai Super Kings	12	19	19.52	8.00

Overall, the IPL 2023 Purple Cap race was a thrilling contest, showcasing the diverse skills and talent of the league’s bowlers. While Shami rightfully emerged as the champion, the strong showing by spinners like Rashid Khan, Chahal, and Chawla further underlines the importance of spin bowling in the modern T20 game.