IPL 2023, Orange and Purple Cap: The race for the Orange Cap of IPL 2023 has become more exciting. Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill has entered the top-3, and because of this, the challenge of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli has increased. On 29 April, he scored an inning of 49 runs in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
In the Indian Premier League, every season, the player who scores the most runs is given the Orange Cap and the bowler who takes the most wickets is given the Purple Cap. Let us tell you which players are currently involved in the Orange and Purple Cap race.
Shubman’s Entry In the Top-3
In IPL 2023, Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans has become the joint second batsman to score the most runs. So far, he has scored 333 runs in this season in which he has scored three half-centuries. Meanwhile, his highest score has been 67 runs. Shubman has presented a strong claim for the Orange Cap. At the same time, Virat Kohli has also scored 333 runs in this season. However, Faf du Plessis continues to hold the Orange Cap. Du Plessis has scored 422 runs in IPL 2023 so far. During this, he has scored 5 half-centuries.
Such Is The Race Of Purple Cap
Mohammed Siraj currently holds the Purple Cap of the Indian Premier League 2023. He has taken 14 wickets in 8 matches in the 16th season. During this, his best performance was to get 4 wickets for 21 runs. However, Siraj faces tough competition from Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh and Tushar Deshpande. These three bowlers have also taken 14-14 wickets.
Gujarat Titans bowler Mohammed Shami is also included in the Purple Cap race. He has taken 13 wickets so far. CSK’s Tushar Deshpande will have the best chance to get the Purple Cap in the match against Punjab Kings on 30 April.
