In the batter oriented T20 format, the role of a bowler becomes more important. A great deal of mental strength and training is needed to keep getting hit for runs and still keep your thinking straight to provide a much-needed breakthrough.
Here are the top 5 wicket-takers in IPL 2021 till now:
#1. Harshal Patel - 23 Wickets.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's Harshal Patel is the current purple cap holder, with 23 wickets in 10 matches. He was the star of the last night's match between RCB & MI, as he picked a hattrick to diminish MI's chances of winning the match.
#2. Avesh Khan - 15 Wickets.
Delhi Capital's Avesh Khan has 15 wickets in 10 matches.
#3. Jasprit Bumrah - 14 wickets.
Mumbai Indians' prime pacer Jasprit Bumrah has 14 wickets to his name in 10 matches in this season of the IPL.
#4. Chris Morris - 14 wickets.
Rajasthan Royals' Chris Morris also has 14 wickets in 8 matches, and he is 4th on the list.
#5. Mohammad Shami - 13 wickets.
Punjab Kings' pacer Mohammad Shami is 5th on the list with 13 wickets in 10 matches.