In the recent IPL 2025 clashes, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered tough losses to Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) respectively, causing some reshuffling in the Purple and Orange Cap standings.
Starting with the Purple Cap, which honours the bowler with the most wickets, CSK’s Noor Ahmad completed his season with 24 wickets in 14 matches, claiming 3 for 21 in the team’s last league encounter. This performance has placed him ahead of Prasidh Krishna of GT, who has taken 23 wickets in as many matches but still has the playoffs to challenge for the top spot. “Every game has been a learning experience,” Ahmad stated after the match.
Prasidh, meanwhile, gained 2 for 22 in his last outing. His teammate R Sai Kishore claimed 1 for 23, moving to No. 5 with 17 wickets over the season. KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy, also on 17 wickets, fell to sixth after returning figures of 0 for 54 against SRH. MI’s Trent Boult and RCB’s Josh Hazlewood are just ahead, with 19 and 18 wickets respectively.
As for the Orange Cap, given to the leading run-scorer, GT openers B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill sit firmly in the top two spots. Despite GT’s 83-run defeat against CSK, Sudharsan added a commendable 41 runs, bringing his season total to 679 from 14 matches. Gill, contributing a brief 13, remains at 649. “We focus on supporting each other’s game,” Gill noted about his partnership with Sudharsan.
In closely contested positions, MI’s Suryakumar Yadav, LSG’s Mitchell Marsh, and RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal are in the remaining top five spots, with RCB’s Virat Kohli poised at sixth, having amassed 548 runs with more matches ahead.
The season’s performance hasn’t just been about individual brilliance. Various tables highlight the best in batting strike rates, bowling economy, and more, painting a detailed picture of the tournament’s top achievers. These statistics offer a deeper understanding of what it takes to shine in the IPL arena.
For those keen to follow these developments closely, the ESPNcricinfo app is a handy resource for updates and stats. The app allows fans to engage with the game at a deeper level, offering insights into various aspects of T20 cricket.
