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Top wicket takers in IPL 2024:  

1) Mustafizur Rahman: 

With 6 wickets in the 2 matches so far, the Mustafizur Rahman currently possesses the prestigious Purple Cap. The left handed pacer has a economy rate of 7.38 and an average of 9.83, the Bangladeshi pacer has been instrumental in the success of Chennai Super Kings this season.

2) Harshit Rana (KKR): 

The 22 year old pacer has spearheaded the Kolkata Knight Riders pace attack with a mix of aggression and bowling according to the needs of the situation. Rana has taken 5 wickets in the two matches so far at an economy rate of 9 and average of 14.4.

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3) Kagiso Rabada (PBKS): 

The South African pacer has ably led the Punjab Kings bowling lineup for the last couple of seasons, troubling the batters with his swinging deliveries bowled at a good pace. Rabada has taken 4 wickets in the season so far at an average of 24.25 and economy rate of just around 8.

4) Sam Curran (PBKS): 

Sam Curran has been amogst the best all rounders of the season so far, finding his mention in both the Orange cap and wicket takers list. The left handed Englishman took 3 crucial wickets against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, taking his total tally of wickets to 4. Curran has bowled 48 deliveries in the season so far at an economy rate of 8.5 per hour and an average of 17.

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5) Andre Russel (KKR): 

Apart from reigning terror lower down the order for Kolkata Knight Riders, Andre Russel has also made his prescence felt in this IPL season with the ball in his hand. The Carribean all-rounder has taken 4 wickets in the season at an average of 13.5 and an economy rate of 9.

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Published: 31 Mar 2024, 11:29 AM IST