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The IPL 2025 season is heating up with thrilling performances from bowlers making a significant impact in the early matches. After Match 6 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Purple Cap race which is awarded to the leading wicket-taker of the season has seen new contenders emerge.
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In a commanding victory, KKR chased down RR’s total of 151 with ease, thanks to Quinton de Kock’s outstanding 97* off 61 balls. Despite RR’s defeat, their bowlers made notable efforts to control the flow of runs. However, KKR’s bowlers stole the show with consistent performances.
Leading the Purple Cap race is Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who picked up 4 wickets for just 18 runs in his first match, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 4.5. His match-winning spell showcased his skill in applying pressure on the opposition.
Following closely is Khaleel Ahmed, also from Chennai Super Kings, who bagged 3 wickets for 29 runs. His ability to strike early in the innings has proved valuable. Krunal Pandya of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) matched Khaleel's tally with 3 wickets in his first outing, displaying his versatility as a left-arm spinner.
Ravichandran Sai Kishore of Gujarat Titans (GT) and Varun Chakravarthy of KKR have also impressed with their tight bowling and wicket-taking abilities. Varun’s consistency across two matches has kept him in the top five, having scalped 3 wickets while maintaining a decent economy.
Despite being on the losing side, Tushar Deshpande of Rajasthan Royals managed to add 3 wickets to his tally, although his economy rate remains a concern. Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals (DC) and Vaibhav Arora of KKR also find themselves in the top 10, showcasing their attacking prowess with the ball.
Kuldeep Yadav of Delhi Capitals rounds off the list with 2 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 5. His accuracy and control have made him a key asset for DC’s bowling attack.
With the competition intensifying, the race for the Purple Cap is set to become even more competitive as bowlers strive to outshine each other. The upcoming matches will determine if Noor Ahmad can maintain his lead or if another bowler rises to the occasion.
Updated Purple Cap standing post KKR vs RR match:
Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 5W |
1 | Noor Ahmad | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 4.5 | 0 |
2 | Khaleel Ahmed | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 0 |
3 | Krunal Pandya | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 0 |
4 | Ravichandran Sai Kishore | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 | 0 |
5 | Varun Chakravarthy | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 8 | 60 | 3 | 7.5 | 0 |
6 | Vignesh Puthur | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 8.0 | 0 |
7 | Tushar Deshpande | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 5 | 51 | 3 | 10.2 | 0 |
8 | Mitchell Starc | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 4 | 42 | 3 | 10.5 | 0 |
9 | Vaibhav Arora | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 7 | 75 | 3 | 10.71 | 0 |
10 | Kuldeep Yadav | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 5.0 | 0 |
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