IPL 2023 Orange And Purple Cap Contenders: Players scoring the most runs and taking the most wickets in the Indian Premier League are honored with special prizes. The batsman who scores the most runs in IPL is given the Orange Cap. Similarly, the player who takes the most wickets is given the Purple Cap. Let us tell you about the players involved in the 16th season of IPL, who are at the forefront of the Orange and Purple Cap race.
Players in the race for the Orange Cap
Orange Cap is currently with Shikhar Dhawan in IPL 2023. He has scored the maximum 233 runs in this season so far. He has scored 2 half-centuries in four matches. His highest score this season is 99 not out. While Delhi Capitals opener David Warner is at number two. He has scored 209 runs. He has scored half-centuries in three out of four matches this season. Apart from these, Jos Buttler of Rajasthan Royals is third with 204 runs, Rituraj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings is fourth with 197 runs and Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans is fifth with 183 runs. All these players are involved in the Orange Cap race.
Players in the race for the Purple Cap
Indian Premier League In 2023, the purple cap is currently held by Yuzvendra Chahal of Rajasthan Royals. He has taken the maximum 10 wickets in the 16th season so far. During this, Chahal’s best performance is to dismiss four wickets for 17 runs. He is facing tough competition from Gujarat Titans bowler Rashid Khan. Rashid has taken 9 wickets in 4 matches so far. During this, he has done the best by taking 3 wickets for 31 runs. Apart from these, Mark Wood of Lucknow Super Giants is third with 9 wickets, Alzarri Joseph of Gujarat Titans is fourth with 7 wickets and Arshdeep Singh of Punjab Kings is at number five with 7 wickets. Mohammed Shami of Gujarat and Tushar Deshpande of CSK have also taken 7-7 wickets.
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