IPL 2024: A total of 21 matches have been played so far in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League and almost every match has been full of ups and downs. Meanwhile, the race for Purple Cap has also started taking an interesting turn. After the match played between the teams of Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal wore a purple cap.
Let us tell you that in IPL, the Purple Cap is with the player who has the most wickets in his name. In such a situation, let us know which players are fighting for the Purple Cap in the current season.
Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals)
Currently, Rajasthan Royals leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is leading in the race for Purple Cap this season. The magic of Chahal’s spin is at its peak as he has taken 8 wickets in 4 matches. During this period, with this strong performance in his economy, Chahal has also staked a claim for the T20 World Cup to be held in America from June 1 this year. Chahal has played 149 matches in his IPL career, in which he has taken 195 wickets.
Khaleel Ahmed (Delhi Capitals)
Khalil Ahmed is proving to be a savior for Delhi Capitals in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in IPL 2024. In the current season, Khalil has taken 7 wickets in 5 matches. Let us tell you that Khalil Ahmed has played 48 matches in his IPL career, during which he has taken 64 wickets.
Gerald Coetzee (Mumbai Indians)
Mumbai Indians’ fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is at third place in the Purple Cap race. In the current season, he has taken 7 wickets in the 4 matches played so far. Let us tell you that in the 2023 World Cup held in India, Coetzee performed brilliantly for South Africa and took 20 wickets, after which Mumbai bought him in the mini-auction last December.
Mustafizur Rahman (Chennai Super Kings)
Chennai Super Kings bowler Mustafizur Rahman has performed brilliantly so far in IPL 2024. Currently, he is at fourth position in terms of taking most wickets. Mustafizur has taken 7 wickets in 3 matches this season. However, he missed the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad as he had to go to Bangladesh for the visa process but today he is included in the playing 11 against Kolkata. In such a situation, Mustafizur can make changes in the Purple Cap list by performing well today. Let us tell you that Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur has played 51 matches in his IPL career, in which he has sent 54 batsmen to the pavilion.
Mohit Sharma (Gujarat Titans)
In the current season of IPL, while Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and batsman Sai Sudarshan have reached the top 5 in the Orange Cap race, Mohit Sharma of the same team is included in the list of top 5 bowlers of the season in the Purple Cap race. Are. Mohit is at fifth position with 7 wickets in 5 matches played so far. Let us tell you that Mohit has played 89 matches so far in his IPL career, in which he has taken 126 wickets.
It is worth noting that IPL 2024 is just the beginning and there is every possibility of changes in the upcoming matches, but it becomes a little easier for the player who takes the lead in the first half to capture these caps.
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