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The battle for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 has intensified as bowlers continue to put up exceptional performances. Following the high-stakes clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 15, the leaderboard has seen some important changes. However, Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmad remains at the top, leading the wickets tally with his consistent bowling performances.
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Noor Ahmad has been a standout performer for Chennai this season, taking nine wickets in just three matches. His remarkable economy rate of 6.83 has made him one of the most effective bowlers, ensuring he remains a key asset for his team. His ability to strike at crucial moments while maintaining control over runs has given Chennai a significant advantage. His dominance in the tournament so far has solidified his position at the top of the Purple Cap standings.
Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals has moved up the rankings and now occupies the second spot with eight wickets in two matches. His pace and aggression with the new ball have been instrumental in Delhi's campaign, with his best figures of 5/35 demonstrating his match-winning potential. However, his high economy rate of 10.04 suggests that while he has been lethal in taking wickets, he has also conceded runs at a higher rate.
Several bowlers are closely contesting for the third position, each with six wickets to their name. Varun Chakravarthy from Kolkata Knight Riders has been highly economical, conceding just 6.27 runs per over while maintaining his wicket-taking ability. His accuracy and ability to deceive batters have made him one of the most dependable bowlers for KKR. Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bangalore has also been a key performer, striking at important moments and keeping his economy rate at 7.27. Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore of Gujarat Titans has impressed with his steady performances, maintaining an economy of 7.42, while Chennai’s Khaleel Ahmed has also been consistent with his bowling efforts.
Vaibhav Arora from Kolkata and Shardul Thakur from Lucknow have also claimed six wickets each but have been slightly expensive, with economy rates of 9.45 and 10.22, respectively. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav from Delhi, Digvesh Rathi from Lucknow, and a few others are making their presence felt in the top ten rankings, ensuring that the competition remains fierce. With the IPL 2025 season heating up, the battle for the Purple Cap is expected to remain highly competitive, with every match potentially reshuffling the rankings.
Updated Purple cap list after KKR vs SRH Match 15
# | Player | Mat | Overs | Runs | WKTS |
1 | Noor Ahmad (Chennai) | 3 | 12 | 82 | 9 |
2 | Mitchell Starc (Delhi) | 2 | 7.4 | 77 | 8 |
3 | Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata) | 4 | 15 | 94 | 6 |
4 | Josh Hazlewood (Bangalore) | 3 | 11.5 | 86 | 6 |
5 | Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (Gujarat) | 3 | 12 | 89 | 6 |
6 | Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai) | 3 | 12 | 95 | 6 |
7 | Vaibhav Arora (Kolkata) | 3 | 11 | 104 | 6 |
8 | Shardul Thakur (Lucknow) | 3 | 9 | 92 | 6 |
9 | Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi) | 2 | 8 | 42 | 5 |
10 | Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow) | 3 | 12 | 101 | 5 |
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