Top Bowler & Purple Cap Holder: Max Shepherd Returns to the Top in Week 5

Max Shepherd produced a match-winning spell in Week 5 of the Varistha Cheltenham Premier T20, helping his side to a convincing 7-wicket victory over the Civil Sixers. He registered his best bowling figures of the season, claiming 4 crucial wickets for just 15 runs in his four-over spell. Bowling with exceptional control and precision, Shepherd maintained a miserly economy rate of 3.75, consistently applying pressure and dismantling the opposition’s batting lineup.

This dominant performance not only led his team to victory but also propelled Shepherd back to the top of the wicket-taking charts, reclaiming the Purple Cap. With his ability to strike regularly while keeping the run rate in check, Shepherd has firmly established himself as one of the most impactful and dependable bowlers of the tournament.