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The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 has taken an exciting turn after the recent clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Bowlers are stepping up to make a significant impact, with standout performances influencing the updated rankings.
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Noor Ahmad from Chennai Super Kings now leads the Purple Cap standings with 7 wickets in 2 matches. His excellent economy rate of 6.75 and disciplined bowling have been crucial for CSK. His wicket-taking ability, particularly in the middle overs, has kept opponents in check.
Close behind is Shardul Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants, maintaining his strong form with 6 wickets in 2 matches at an economy rate of 8.83. His knack for picking up breakthroughs at critical moments has been a game-changer for his team.
Josh Hazlewood of Bangalore has climbed to the third spot, having taken 5 wickets in 2 matches while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.38. His experience and control with the new ball have proven vital for RCB.
Meanwhile, Khaleel Ahmed from Chennai Super Kings follows in fourth place, securing 4 wickets in 2 matches with an economy of 7.12. His ability to bowl under pressure has been an asset to the CSK bowling unit.
RCB’s Yash Dayal holds the fifth spot with 3 wickets in 2 matches and an economy rate of 7.17. His performance in the powerplay and death overs has provided much-needed breakthroughs for his side.
Other notable names include R Sai Kishore from Gujarat, Varun Chakravarthy of Kolkata, and Vignesh Puthur from Mumbai, each securing 3 wickets so far. Despite facing strong batting line-ups, they’ve delivered crucial spells for their teams.
Lucknow’s Digvesh Rathi and Bangalore’s Krunal Pandya have also made it to the top 10, while Rajasthan’s Tushar Deshpande completes the list. Deshpande’s economy rate remains a concern, but his knack for picking wickets keeps him in contention.
With bowlers finding their rhythm, the Purple Cap battle is only set to intensify. Fans can expect thrilling bowling performances and game-changing spells as the tournament progresses.
Updated Purple cap list after CSK vs RCB Match 8
# | Player | Mat | Overs | Runs | WKTS | ECO | 5W |
1 | Noor Ahmad (Chennai) | 2 | 8 | 54 | 7 | 6.75 | 0 |
2 | Shardul Thakur (Lucknow) | 2 | 6 | 53 | 6 | 8.83 | 0 |
3 | Josh Hazlewood (Bangalore) | 2 | 8 | 43 | 5 | 5.38 | 0 |
4 | Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai) | 2 | 8 | 57 | 4 | 7.12 | 0 |
5 | Yash Dayal (Bangalore) | 2 | 6 | 43 | 3 | 7.17 | 0 |
6 | Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (Gujarat) | 1 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 | 0 |
7 | Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata) | 2 | 8 | 60 | 3 | 7.50 | 0 |
8 | Vignesh Puthur (Mumbai) | 1 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 | 0 |
9 | Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow) | 2 | 8 | 71 | 3 | 8.88 | 0 |
10 | Krunal Pandya (Bangalore) | 2 | 6 | 55 | 3 | 9.17 | 0 |
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