As the IPL 2025 draws to a close, the race for the prestigious Orange and Purple Caps intensifies, with only two matches remaining. Mumbai Indians (MI) recently triumphed over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator, narrowing the field and spotlighting the top run-scorers and wicket-takers vying for these titles.
Orange Cap Contenders
Ahead of the crucial match against MI, B Sai Sudharsan and his GT teammate Shubman Gill topped the run-scorers’ table, offering rich potential for scoring. Sai Sudharsan capitalized with an impressive 80, pushing his tally to 759 runs, becoming the first player this season to surpass 700. Conversely, Gill’s early dismissal for one took him to third, with 650 runs.
Now sandwiched between them is Mumbai’s Suryakumar Yadav, whose 33 runs partially contributed to MI’s considerable 229-run chase against GT. Currently second with 673 runs, Suryakumar is strategically positioned for potentially one or two more innings to overtake Sai Sudharsan.
Virat Kohli, from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), remains a distant contender in fifth with 614 runs. Passionate but pragmatic cricket followers know bridging the gap to 759 runs might be beyond even Kohli’s famed capabilities, with only the last match left.
Lower in the rankings, yet noteworthy, are Prabhsimran Singh of Punjab Kings (PBKS), sitting tenth with 517 runs, closely followed by Shreyas Iyer with 516 runs.
Race for the Purple Cap
Prasidh Krishna concluded his IPL season as the leading wicket-taker, securing 25 wickets with a final haul of 2 for 53. Noor Ahmad from Chennai Super Kings (CSK), trailing by one wicket at 24, has finished his season too, leaving Josh Hazlewood of RCB and MI’s Trent Boult, both with 21 wickets, in the hunt.
Among those still in action, MI’s Jasprit Bumrah and PBKS’s Arshdeep Singh are at 18 wickets each, but a closing sprint to overtake Krishna appears far-fetched.
In giving us his insights, Tom Moody shared a glowing prediction: “Sudharsan can evolve into an all-format player for India over the next decade.” The GT batter’s remarkable season certainly supports that claim.
IPL 2025’s diverse accomplishments are reflected in other tables assessing the T20 game’s diversity, from highest batting strike rates to best bowling figures per match, keeping fans engaged as the season concludes.
For the detailed tables and broader analysis, enthusiasts can check out the ESPNcricinfo app, which offers an enriched reading experience.
