IPL 2023 will start with a clash between CSK and GT on 31st March 2023. A total of 74 matches will be played in the tournament. The 10 teams are divided into two groups for this major league event. Recently, the IPL 2023 auction was held in which Sam Curran and Ben Stokes became the most expensive players of all time in the history of IPL auction. Here we have covered the three players from the auction who can end up winning the purple cap in IPL 2023.
1. Sam Curran
Bought by Punjab Kings, Sam Curran was judged player of the tournament in T20 World Cup 2022 for his phenomenal bowling performances through out the event. He has improved his bowling significantly in the recent times and has brought home the world cup trophy with his skills. Sam Curran can end up surprising everyone with his bowling instead of batting in IPL 2023. Definitely, one of the best contenders to win purple cap in IPL 2023.
2. Jaydev Unadkat
The left arm pacer has guided his team to two back to back Ranji trophies in domestic cricket. Unadkat has been phenomenal in the recent times. He was bought at his base price by Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023. Unadkat is an underrated candidate for the purple cap in IPL 2023. He has all the quality to deliver in this season of the tournament.
3. Adil Rashid
It is an unusual choice, but Adil Rashid is known for troubling batters and not giving away runs. He was bought by SRH, who know how to utlitise a bowlers’ strength. He is a dark horse who can surprise everyone by winning the purple cap in IPL 2023.