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The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 continues to heat up as bowlers put in match-winning performances to dominate their opponents. After Match 16 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the leaderboard has witnessed some significant changes. However, Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings continues to hold the top spot with his consistent and economical bowling performances.
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Noor Ahmad has been in incredible form for Chennai, picking up nine wickets in just three matches with a stellar economy rate of 6.83. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments while keeping the run flow in check has made him one of the most dangerous bowlers of the tournament. With Chennai performing well, Noor Ahmad’s contributions have been instrumental in their success.
Following Noor Ahmad closely is Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians, who has taken eight wickets in three matches. Pandya has been a key performer for Mumbai, making breakthroughs with both the new ball and in the middle overs. His ability to pick up wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 7.50 has been commendable, and he even has a five-wicket haul to his name.
Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals has also impressed, securing eight wickets in just two matches. His best figures of 5/35 highlight his ability to dismantle batting lineups. However, his economy rate of 10.04 suggests that he has been expensive while attacking aggressively.
Other Bowlers in the Top 10
The competition for the Purple Cap remains fierce, with Shardul Thakur (Lucknow) and Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata) both securing seven and six wickets, respectively. Chakravarthy, in particular, has been very economical, conceding just 6.27 runs per over, making him one of KKR’s most reliable bowlers.
Other notable names in the top 10 include Josh Hazlewood (Bangalore), Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (Gujarat), Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow), and Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai), all of whom have taken six wickets so far. The intense competition among bowlers ensures that the rankings will continue to change as the tournament progresses.
With IPL 2025 in full swing, bowlers will be eager to outperform each other in their quest for the Purple Cap. As the season unfolds, fans can expect even more thrilling performances from the league’s best bowlers.
Updated Purple Cap list after KKR vs SRH Match 16
# | Player | Mat | Overs | Runs | WKTS | ECO | 5W |
1 | Noor Ahmad (Chennai) | 3 | 12 | 82 | 9 | 6.83 | 0 |
2 | Hardik Pandya (Mumbai) | 3 | 10 | 75 | 8 | 7.5 | 1 |
3 | Mitchell Starc (Delhi) | 2 | 7.4 | 77 | 8 | 10.04 | 1 |
4 | Shardul Thakur (Lucknow) | 4 | 13 | 132 | 7 | 10.15 | 0 |
5 | Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata) | 4 | 15 | 94 | 6 | 6.27 | 0 |
6 | Josh Hazlewood (Bangalore) | 3 | 11.5 | 86 | 6 | 7.27 | 0 |
7 | Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (Gujarat) | 3 | 12 | 89 | 6 | 7.42 | 0 |
8 | Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow) | 4 | 16 | 122 | 6 | 7.62 | 0 |
9 | Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai) | 3 | 12 | 95 | 6 | 7.92 | 0 |
10 | Vaibhav Arora (Kolkata) | 3 | 11 | 104 | 6 | 9.45 | 0 |
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