Another thrilling showdown ticked down from the book of IPL 2023. Punjab Kings met Mumbai Indians in the 33rd match of the tournament. The fans witnessed some exceptional bowling performances. Bowlers from both teams showcased their bowling excellence which impacted the Purple Cap List.
PBKS’s Bowling Show:
After winning the toss, PBKS chose to bowl first. Kagiso Rabada struck early, dismissing Ishan Kishan for 8 runs. Sam Curran followed by taking the key wicket of Rohit Sharma. Captain Hardik Pandya fell victim to an excellent delivery from Harshal Patel, who had an outstanding performance in the match.
Harshal Patel finished with 3 wickets for 31 runs, proving his prowess on the pitch. Sam Curran also contributed with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 41 runs, while Kagiso Rabada added another wicket, conceding 42 runs. Their combined efforts restricted the Mumbai Indians to 192/7, keeping the target within reach for PBKS.
Mumbai’s Domination:
In the second innings, the Mumbai Indians displayed exceptional bowling performance. Gerald Coetzee and Jasprit Bumrah led the attack with precision and skill. Coetzee claimed 3 wickets for 32 runs, while Bumrah delivered a remarkable spell, taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs. Their efforts put significant pressure on the Punjab Kings’ batting lineup.
Supporting the main bowlers, Akash Madhwal, Hardik Pandya, and Shreyas Gopal each contributed with a wicket, allowing 26 runs collectively. This cohesive bowling performance restricted the Punjab Kings to 183 runs, securing a victory for Mumbai Indians by 9 runs. The disciplined bowling attack was key to the team’s success in this match.
The Purple Cap List:
| Player’s Name | Team | Match | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy Rate |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 7 | 13 | 5/21 | 12.85 | 5.96 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 7 | 12 | 3/11 | 18.08 | 8.35 |
| Gerald Coetzee | MI | 7 | 12 | 4/34 | 21.92 | 9.92 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 7 | 10 | 2/21 | 22.9 | 8.18 |
| Kagiso Rabada | PBKS | 7 | 10 | 2/18 | 23.3 | 8.32 |
| Sam Curran | PBKS | 7 | 10 | 3/28 | 19.3 | 8.77 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 5 | 10 | 4/29 | 18.3 | 9.15 |
| Harshal Patel | PBKS | 7 | 10 | 3/31 | 26.3 | 10.12 |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | 6 | 9 | 3/43 | 21.00 | 7.88 |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 6 | 9 | 4/29 | 22.78 | 9.25 |
