IPL 2023: 5 Players Who Can Win the “Purple Cap” in the 2023 Edition

IPL 2023: With the next edition of the Indian Premier League just one week away, all ten teams are preparing in full swing. After a blockbuster season in 2022, the expectations are very high. With a number of the biggest names competing in the tournament, the intensity will also be at its highest. A number of awards will be given for individual brilliance after the end of the tournament.

One such prestigious award is given to the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, which is known as the “Purple Cap.” Last season, it was Yuzvendra Chahal who won this award. This season as well, there are some brilliant bowlers who will take part, but only one can take the most wickets. So here we will talk about the five top contenders for the “Purple Cap” in 2023.

IPL 2023: 5 Players who are top contenders of “Purple Cap” in 2023

1. Yuzi Chahal (Rajasthan Royals)

The 2022 edition suggests that one bowler who was as effective with the bat as Jos Buttler was his RR teammate Yuzi Chahal. The veteran leg-spinner will be eager to spin his web once again. He won the ‘Purple Cap” in 2022. Chahal took 27 wickets in 17 innings at an economy of 7.75 with a best of 5/40. He is a street-smart bowler and knows what the batters are thinking. He would like to continue his form in the coming season as well.

2. Uman Malik (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Pace is a real asset for any fast bowler, and when you can bowl at a speed of over 150 km/h consistently, there are not many batters who can get comfortable against you. That’s what SRH pacer Umran Malik showed to the world. Umran was the find of the 2022 season. He bowled with pace, inclunding the fastest delivery by an Indian at 157 km/h. Umran picked up 22 wickets in 14 games and was the fourth-highest wicket-taker. He needs a good IPL to be considered for the World Cup.

3. Kagiso Rabada (Punjab Kings)

Talking about the best pacers in the IPL, Kagiso Rabada certainly tick all the boxes. The South African speedster has been the best pacer since 2019 season. He took 25, 30 and 23 wickets in 2019, 2020 and 2022 seasons, respectively, which shows the impact of this guy in the tournament. He was the third-highest wicket-taker in 2022. Rabada took 23 wickets in 13 games with 4/33.

4. Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals)

Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers in the last season for Delhi Capitals. After struggling to get many games in 2019 and 2020 with KKR, he was not part of the IPL in 2021. But DC picked up the tab of INR 2 crore in 2022, and he completely repaid their faith. Kuldeep was among the top five wicket-takers and the highest for DC. He took 21 wickets in 14 games, with a best of 4/14. His current form also suggests that he might end up winning the “Purple Cap” this year.

5. Wanindu Hasaranga (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

No. 1 ranked T20I bowler Wanindu Hasaranga will be back again in the competition. The Sri Lankan leg-spinner fell just one wicket short of Chahal and couldn’t get his hands on the “Purple Cap.” But this time around, he would like to complete that unfinished business. In 2022, Hasaranga had 26 wickets in 16 games, with a best of 5/18 and an economy rate of 7.54. He’s getting better with each tournament and could win the “Purple Cap” this season.