After three days of nail-biting matches at the 2023 TATA Women’s Premier League, we examine the top-10 players in contention for the purple cap in the WPL
Following her explosive bowling performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Indian youngster Saika Ishaque has climbed to the top of the purple cap standings of 2023 Women’s Premier League. Although, Tara Norris and Kim Garth are the overwhelming favorites to win this accolade, experts predict that Saika Ishaque will be a worthy challenger.
WPL 2023 purple cap list, top wicket takers bowlers, most wickets
2023 TATA WPL: top wicket takers, latest standings, & purple cap leaders
Currently, Mumbai Indians uncapped spinner Saika Ishaque is holding the coveted purple cap, as she has accumulated six wickets from her first two matches. The 27-year-old Indian has been the surprise of the competition, surpassing both Tara Norris and Kim Garth to earn the top spot on the list of players with the most wickets. Meanwhile, orange cap leader Hayley Matthews is sitting in fifth place of the purple cap standings much to the surprise of cricket fans around the world.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | 5WKTs |
| 1 | S Ishaque | Mumbai Indians Women | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | T Norris | Delhi Capitals Women | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | KJ Garth | Gujarat Giants Women | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 | AC Kerr | Mumbai Indians Women | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | Hayley Matthews | Mumbai Indians Women | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | NR Sciver | Mumbai Indians Women | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | Alice Capsey | Delhi Capitals Women | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | S Ecclestone | UP Warriorz | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | HC Knight | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women | 2 | 2 | 0 |
What is Purple Cap at 2023 WPL & who are the favorites to win it?
Including the all-rounders, there are 63 bowlers in total among the 87 players taking part in the WPL 2023’s debut season. Each side possesses a group of bowlers that can destroy the batting order of the opposition. Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Anjali Sarvani, Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry, Jess Jonassen, Shabnim Ismail, & Marizanne Kapp will be the leading challengers in WPL 2023 for the Purple Cap.
The Super Over is only played if the final scores for both teams are equal after regular play. It is known that a bowler’s Super Over wickets won’t be added to her season total or WPL career despite their massive importance.