In IPL 2025, B Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna claimed the prestigious Orange and Purple Caps, respectively, yet two key players from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) capped off impressive seasons by finishing third on these charts. As RCB celebrated a title-winning run, attention turned to the final rankings of the tournament’s top run-scorers and wicket-takers.
Orange Cap Rankings
Gujarat Titans’ B Sai Sudharsan emerged as the top run-scorer, amassing a formidable 759 runs. Despite his side not reaching the final, he ended 42 runs ahead of Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav. Virat Kohli’s 43 runs in the final propelled him to third with a total of 657, adding to his illustrious record, having previously won the Orange Cap in 2016 and 2024. Speaking on Kohli’s remarkable career, Tom Moody remarked, “His cricketing career was nearly born here.” Kohli’s relentless consistency remains a cornerstone of his play.
Rounding out the top five were Gujarat’s captain Shubman Gill, with 650 runs, and Lucknow Super Giants’ Mitchell Marsh, tallying 627 runs.
Purple Cap Rankings
Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans secured the Purple Cap by taking 25 wickets, outpacing Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad by one wicket. Josh Hazlewood, after delivering consistently for RCB, finished with 22 wickets, despite missing games due to a shoulder injury. His teammate Noor’s tally was 24 wickets from 14 innings, compared to Prasidh’s 15 innings. Hazlewood’s effectiveness was evident, even with fewer outings, finishing the season with a key wicket in the final match.
Arshdeep Singh, with figures of 3 for 40 in the final, claimed the fifth position with 21 wickets, just behind Mumbai Indians’ Trent Boult who also took 22.
In the end, Krunal Pandya’s Player-of-the-Match performance in the final propelled him to second on ESPNcricinfo’s MVP table for IPL 2025, only behind Suryakumar.
This season has yet again showcased exceptional cricketing talent, with both well-known names and rising stars making significant impacts. As the dust settles on another exciting IPL chapter, fans can reflect on the consistent brilliance and emerging talents that enriched the tournament.
