The Gujarat Titans player became the first player to create history in the history of IPL

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Gujarat Titans star fast bowler Mohammad Shami has created history in IPL 2023. He has become the bowler who has taken the most wickets during the power play in a season of IPL. By doing this, Shami has broken Trent Bolt's record. Boult took a total of 16 wickets during the power play in the 2020 season. During the Qualifier-2 match against Mumbai, Shami dismissed Nehal Vadera and Rohit Sharma during the power play. Shami has bowled brilliantly this season and has taken a total of 28 wickets till the final match, of which 17 wickets have come in the power play.

Bowlers who took most wickets during power play in IPL

17 - Mohammad Shami (2023)

16 - Trent Bolt (2020)

16 - Michelle Johnson (2013)

15 - Deepak Chahar (2019)

15 - Mohit Sharma (2013)

14 - Dhaval Kulkarni (2016)

Shami and Rashid clash for Purple Cap

In the 16th season of IPL, Shami has managed to achieve the Purple Cap by taking 28 wickets. Gujarat Titans player Rashid Khan is competing against Shami in the Purple Cap race. Rashid has taken 27 wickets in IPL 2023 so far. The final of IPL will be played on May 28. In the final match against Chennai, the battle between Rashid and Shami for the most successful bowler will be exciting.

Gujarat in the final of IPL for the second time in a row

In Qualifier-2, Gujarat defeated Mumbai by 62 runs and made their place in the final. Gujarat will face Chennai in the final. Under the captaincy of Hardik, Gujarat has reached the final of the IPL for the second time in a row. Gujarat won the IPL title by defeating Rajasthan in the final of last season.