Big change in Purple Cap standings after DC vs RCB match, Hazelwood wins with 18 wickets!
Royal Challengers Bangalore bowler creates history!
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Josh Hazelwood has proved with his bowling this season that he is adept at deceiving opponents not only with speed but also with line-length and experience. The way he sent Abhishek Porel and Akshar Patel to the pavilion against Delhi reflects his strategy and mentality of not bowing down under pressure. With 18 wickets in 10 matches, an economy of 7.2 and an average of 15.11, Hazelwood has become the ‘X factor’ of RCB’s bowling.
Prasidh Krishna: Gujarat’s ‘Dark Horse’
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans Prasidh Krishna has dominated this season from hat-tricks to death overs. Although his position slipped to second place after the DC vs RCB match, he is still in the race for the Purple Cap with 17 wickets in 9 matches and an economy of 8.5. Prasidh’s specialty is that he is adept at the art of deceiving batsmen even with medium pace.
Krunal Pandya: ‘Surprise package’ for RCB
In this match, RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya also entered the top-5 by taking a wicket. With 13 wickets, Krunal proved that he can be a troubleshooter for the team not only in batting but also in bowling. His left-arm spin kept Delhi’s middle order tied down, which was an important part of RCB’s victory.
Top-5 Purple Cap Holders: Who is where?
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Avg. | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 10 | 18 | 8.44 | 17.27 | 4/33 |
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 8 | 16 | 7.29 | 14.12 | 4/41 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 9 | 14 | 8.03 | 17.78 | 4/18 |
| Trent Boult | MI | 10 | 13 | 8.55 | 23.69 | 4/26 |
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | 10 | 13 | 8.62 | 21.23 | 4/45 |
The inclusion of two RCB bowlers in this list shows the balanced performance of the team. At the same time, names like Mumbai’s Trent Boult and Chennai’s Noor Ahmad are proof that experienced players can take wickets in any situation.
Will Hazelwood be able to hold on to the Purple Cap?
The second half of the tournament is currently underway and the race for the playoffs will be fierce. Hazelwood has 4 more matches with RCB in which his further performance will be decisive. However, bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Bumrah are also not going to back down. For GT, Prasidh’s form will be important to take the team to the playoffs.
Dominance of youth or victory of experience?
This year’s Purple Cap race is an interesting contest between young and experienced bowlers. This clash between 23-year-old Prasidh Krishna and 33-year-old Hazelwood has become a symbol of new and old-fashioned bowling.
Conclusion: The most exciting aspect of the tournament
This race for the Purple Cap highlights not only the individual skills of the bowlers but also the strategy of the teams. Josh Hazelwood’s rise to the top is a positive sign for RCB, but the competition is not over yet. It will be interesting to see in the upcoming matches who becomes the winner of this race.
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