As the IPL 2025 season progresses, the competition for the Purple and Orange Caps remains tightly contested. While the top positions in each category remain unchanged post the clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), we anticipate fresh contenders could emerge soon.
In the Purple Cap race, where the coveted title goes to the season’s leading wicket-taker, Noor Ahmad slightly widened his margin. He took one wicket against PBKS, securing his position at third place with 15 wickets. Ahead of him are Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with 18 wickets, and Prasidh Krishna from Gujarat Titans (GT) with 17. Meanwhile, Khaleel Ahmed’s two scalps in the same contest place him right below Noor, boasting 14 wickets. Notably, his superior average and economy rate give him the edge over Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals (DC), who shares the same wicket count.
Further adding to the excitement, Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a masterful performance, claiming four wickets including a hat-trick against CSK. His efforts have brought him to a joint-sixth position, alongside several other notable bowlers.
Turning to the Orange Cap, awarded to the top run-scorer, tonight’s Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) clash presents an opportunity for change. Currently, Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal sit just 29 and 30 runs behind the current leader, B Sai Sudharsan. Either could potentially capture the lead by the end of the match.
Virat Kohli remains a steady second on the list, while other players such as Jos Buttler (GT) and Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have surpassed the 400-run milestone so far. Shreyas Iyer’s recent 72-run innings against CSK has buoyed him to tenth position, tallying 360 runs this season.
Wasim Jaffer praised Iyer’s ability to hit sixes, describing him as “currently India’s best six-hitter,” despite a few underwhelming performances earlier in the tournament.
There’s still much at stake in the coming matches, and any number of players could rise to claim the Caps with strong performances. As ever, cricket fans continue to watch keenly, knowing that every game could shift the balance in this closely contested contest.
