Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling sensation Siddharth Kaul and Mumbai Indians’spinner Mayank Markande strengthened his hold over the Purple Cap. Delhi Daredevils’ lightning fast pacer Trent Boult, Indian All-rounder Hardik Pandya, Umesh Yadav are also in the race by getting equal wickets in IPL 2018. Afghan spinner Rashid Khan has been in a great form this season, and it has been trying to reflect the Purple Cap standings by picking 10 wickets so far. Pacer Andrew Tye is also presenting a tough challenge for rest bowlers and is currently at No.8 position by taking 9 wickets. Mumbai Indians celeb Krunal-Hardik is at No 1o position in bowling list, have been picked 8-8 wickets each so far.
The top-10 bowlers in IPL 2018 are Hardik Pandya (11 Wickets), Umesh Yadav (11 Wickets), Mayank Markande(11 Wickets), Jasprit Bumrah, Andrew tye, and Mitchell McClenaghan(Each player has got 9-9 Wickets each). For more Live updates of Purple cap, read our article daily or you can get more updates on newsfolo.com.
Orange Cap IPL 2018: Most Runs
| Players and Team | Matches | Wicket | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siddharth Kaul (SRH) | 8 | 11 | 6.87 |
| Mayank Markande (MI) | 8 | 11 | 7.73 |
| Umesh Yadav (RCB) | 8 | 11 | 8.34 |
| Hardik Pandya (MI) | 7 | 11 | 8.74 |
| Trent Boult (DD) | 8 | 11 | 9.18 |
| Rashid Khan (SRH) | 8 | 10 | 7.25 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (MI) | 8 | 9 | 7.00 |
| Andrew Tye (KXIP) | 7 | 9 | 7.78 |
| Mitchell McClenaghan (MI) | 6 | 9 | 8.66 |
| Krunal Pandya (MI) | 8 | 8 | 7.04 |
The Purple Cap is an annual cricket award presented to the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League. Indian Premier League announced the introduction of the Purple Cap on 13 May 2008. The bowler with most wickets in the tournament during the season would wear the Purple Cap while fielding, with the overall leading wicket-taker at the end of the tournament winning the actual Purple Cap award on the day of the season’s final. In case of a tie, the bowler with superior economy rate would hold the Purple Cap.
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