Updated After KKR vs PBKS Match 53

Varun Chakaravarthy’s magic works once more

KKR, identified for his or her strategic use of spin bowling, demonstrated their prowess by deciding on three spinners for his or her current match. Their plan was to unleash their spin assault in the course of the powerplay and on the demise. The primary spinner to take the ball was Varun Chakravarthy, who delivered a powerful leg break to dismiss the rampaging Livingstone in his first over. However he didn’t cease there, as he continued to weave his magic, claiming two extra scalps and ending his spell with figures of three/26 in 4 overs. 

Chakaravarthy has risen excessive and is now positioned within the fifth spot on the Purple Cap record. He’s KKR’s finest bowler this season, having picked up 17 wickets in 11 video games at an economic system price of seven.84. If Chakaravarthy continues to place up these magical performances for KKR, he has a shot on the Purple Cap as he’s simply 2 wickets behind Mohammed Shami, who sits on the high of the Purple Cap record with 19 wickets in 11 video games. 

Arshdeep goes wicketless

After having an incredible begin to the 2023 IPL season, it looks as if Arshdeep Singh’s kind has dipped slightly in the previous few video games. Arshdeep went wicketless tonight because the left-arm pacer was smashed for 39 runs in his 4-over spell. Nonetheless, he did nearly defend 6 runs within the last over together with his on-point yorkers earlier than Rinku Singh stole the present with a last-ball 4. 

Arshdeep has now slipped right down to the seventh place within the Purple Cap record. He has 16 wickets in 11 video games however his economic system price is a slight drawback for the Punjab Kings. In 40.5 overs bowled this season, the younger seamer has given away 400 runs at an economic system price of 9.79 runs per over. 

Purple Cap record after KKR vs PBKS Match 53: