A look at highest wicket takers in IPL

Every year in,  IPL a lot of memorable performances take place with a ball in hand. It takes some swing, turn and pace to send a batting line-up crashing into heaps, to dismiss a key player and to etch one's name in the league's history by becoming the 'Purple Cap' holder for most wickets in an edition of the league. Here we look at the top bowlers in IPL 2023 so far.

Mark Wood (Lucknow Super Giants)

This England pacer made headlines in the first match, taking 5/14 in four overs to deny Delhi Capitals' a victory in their campaign opener. He followed it with a three-fer against four-time champions Chennai Super Kings. He has taken eight wickets in two matches at an economy rate of 7.87.

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Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans)

This 24-year-old Afghanistan spinner leads defending champions' spin attack from the front. While he got two scalps in opening match against CSK, his spell of 3/31 against Delhi Capitals was even better. He has five wickets in two matches at an economy rate of 7.12.

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Ravi Bishnoi (Lucknow Super Giants)

Another LSG player in the list, this Indian spinner has five wickets in two matches at an economy rate of 7.37. His best bowling spell is 3/28 against CSK.

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Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans)

This Indian pace veteran continues to impress, playing a crucial role with his 3/41 in his side's win against Delhi Capitals. He has taken five wickets at an economy rate of 8.75 in two matches.

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Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals)

This Indian spinner took 4/17 in his side's only IPL 2023 game so far against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which helped them secure a thumping 72-run win against the home side in Hyderabad.

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