Top 3 players who could clinch purple cap in IPL 2024

Indian Premier League (IPL) is yet some months away but the buzz around the most competitive cricket league around the globe is already there as the auctions for the upcoming season of the IPL have just taken place.

Apart from getting some of the world’s best players competing against each other IPL is known for the run-fest as some of the best batters bring out their best game at some of the best wickets to bat on in the world but as they say, batters win you matches but bowlers win you tournaments and that’s why some of the best bowlers around the globe got some of the highest bids in the auctions.

The best bowler of the IPL wins the purple cap. Here is the list of some of the best bowlers who could win the purple cap in IPL 2024:

• Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is the spearhead bowler of the Mumbai Indians and his contributions to the Mumbai Indians (MI) have been remarkable, amassing 145 wickets in just 120 innings. Despite his impressive record, Bumrah has yet to claim the coveted purple cap. However, his skill set positions him as a potential wicket-taker in any IPL season.

A mainstay in the IPL since 2013, Bumrah has played a pivotal role in the success of the Mumbai Indians. The form of Jasprit Bumrah will be pivotal if the Mumbai Indians aspire to clinch their sixth IPL title. Bumrah will look to clinch the purple cap in the upcoming season and get his name etched in the list.

• Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami has been in superb form in the last year. Across 110 IPL innings, Mohammed Shami has successfully claimed 127 wickets. He clinched the purple cap in 2023, amassing 28 wickets during that season. To secure victory in the IPL 2024, it will be crucial for Mohammed Shami to consistently take wickets for the Gujarat Titans.

After World Cup heroics he will be desperate to show the same form in the IPL too and secure his spot in the T20I squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

• Ravi Bishnoi

Having secured 16 wickets for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023, Ravi Bishnoi reaffirmed his credentials for a return to the national side. The selectors acknowledged his consistent performance and dedication, leading to his inclusion in the series against the West Indies four months ago.

Since then, the 23-year-old has not only sustained his momentum but has also ascended to the pinnacle of the major world event, earning the esteemed title of the No. 1 T20I bowler globally. Given his exceptional form and the slower tracks in Lucknow, Bishnoi emerges as a prime contender for clinching the purple cap in the IPL 2024.