In the scintillating world of IPL 2023, the race for the prestigious Purple Cap continues to captivate fans. However, in recent matches, the contenders vying for this coveted title were unable to make significant breakthroughs, resulting in no changes in the Purple Cap race.
One such bowler was Punjab Kings‘ Arshdeep Singh, who unfortunately went wicketless in his recent outing. Known for his ability to pick up crucial wickets, Arshdeep had an off day as he failed to make a breakthrough. Despite this setback, the Punjab Kings secured a vital victory, courtesy of a sensational century from their batsman Prabhsimran Singh. Arshdeep bowled 4 overs and went for 32 runs, but failed to pick up any wickets. However, he continues to be in the 8th place in the IPL 2023 Purple Cap race.Â
Meanwhile, two other bowlers, who are not in contention in the IPL 2023 Purple Cap race (top 10), Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar, found their mark and made significant strides in their wicket tally. While Harpreet Brar picked up career-best figures of 4/30 to dismantle the Delhi Capitals batting line-up, Rahul Chahar put the final nail in the coffin with figures of 2/16 in 4 overs to give Punjab Kings an easy win.Â
With the Purple Cap race remaining unchanged, the competition among bowlers continues to intensify. Each match presents an opportunity for the leading wicket-takers to showcase their skills and stake their claim for the prestigious title. As the tournament gears up for its final phase, these bowlers will be determined to seize crucial wickets and surge ahead in the race for the Purple Cap.
Purple Cap list after DC vs PBKS Match 59:
| Rank | Bowler Name | Team | Matches Played | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
| 1. | Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 23 | 4/30 | 8.04 |
| 2. | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 21 | 4/17 | 7.91 |
| 3. | Piyush Chawla | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 19 | 3/22 | 7.59 |
| 4. | Mohammed Shami | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 19 | 4/11 | 7.74 |
| 5. | Tushar Deshpande | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 19 | 3/45 | 10.01 |
| 6. | Varun Chakaravarthy | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 17 | 4/15 | 7.94 |
| 7. | Ravindra Jadeja | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 16 | 3/20 | 7.13 |
| 8. | Arshdeep Singh | Punjab Kings | 12 | 16 | 4/29 | 9.63 |
| 9. | Mohammed Siraj | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 15 | 4/21 | 7.92 |
| 10. | Ravichandran Ashwin | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 14 | 2/23 | 7.44 |
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