IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans won the 62nd match of IPL 2023 by 34 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad due to the brilliant performance of its Star bowler ‘Mohammed Shami’ and Shubhman Gill. Gill clinched his first IPl century and Shami took 4 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs.
After bagging 4 wickets Shami also became the most wicket-taker. With 23 wickets, he is the purple cap holder now. His teammate Rashid Khan is second on the list.
Top 5 bowlers with most wickets this season
23- Mohammed Shami (GT) Match 13
23- Rashid Khan (GT), Match 13
21- Yuvvendra Chahal (RR), Match 13
19- Piyush Chawla (MI) Match 12
19- Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) Match 13
What is Purple Cap, who is given it?
Purple Cap is an award given in IPL to the bowler who takes the most wickets in a entire season of the Indian Premier League.
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