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The battle for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 is heating up, with bowlers delivering outstanding performances across the opening matches. After the recent clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC), the standings have witnessed some changes. Delhi Capitals secured a hard-fought victory by one wicket, but the bowlers on both sides made a significant impact.
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Noor Ahmad from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remains at the top of the Purple Cap leaderboard. His four-wicket haul in the opening game set the tone for the tournament. With figures of 4/18 in four overs and an economy rate of 4.50, Noor has established himself as a formidable threat for opposition batters. Following closely are Khaleel Ahmed from CSK and Krunal Pandya from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), both with three wickets each. Their consistent performances in restricting opposition scores have contributed significantly to their teams.
Intense competition in the Purple Cap race
Vignesh Puthur from Mumbai Indians (MI) and Mitchell Starc from Delhi Capitals have also made their mark with three wickets each. Despite conceding a few runs, their ability to provide crucial breakthroughs remains valuable for their teams. Tushar Deshpande from Rajasthan Royals (RR) joins the trio with three scalps, though his higher economy rate has placed him lower in the standings.
Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav and Josh Hazlewood maintained their consistency with two wickets each. Their accuracy and variation in bowling have kept batters on their toes. Digvesh Singh from LSG and Harshal Patel from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) also secured two wickets, rounding off the top ten.
As the league progresses, the competition for the Purple Cap will likely intensify, with bowlers aiming to outshine their rivals. Consistency, strategic bowling, and adaptability will play a key role in deciding the ultimate winner of the coveted Purple Cap.
Latest Purple Cap table after the LSG vs DC clash
Position | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Overs | Runs | BBI | Economy |
1 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 18 | 4/18 | 4.5 |
2 | Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | 1 | 3 | 4.0 | 29 | 3/29 | 7.25 |
3 | Krunal Pandya | RCB | 1 | 3 | 4.0 | 29 | 3/29 | 7.25 |
4 | Vignesh Puthur | MI | 1 | 3 | 4.0 | 32 | 3/32 | 8.0 |
5 | Mitchell Starc | DC | 1 | 3 | 4.0 | 42 | 3/42 | 10.5 |
6 | Tushar Deshpande | RR | 1 | 3 | 4.0 | 44 | 3/44 | 11.0 |
7 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 1 | 2 | 4.0 | 20 | 2/20 | 5.0 |
8 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 1 | 2 | 4.0 | 22 | 2/22 | 5.5 |
9 | Digvesh Singh | LSG | 1 | 2 | 4.0 | 31 | 2/31 | 7.75 |
10 | Harshal Patel | SRH | 1 | 2 | 4.0 | 34 | 2/34 | 8.5 |
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