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The IPL 2025 season is off to a thrilling start, with bowlers delivering match-winning performances. The battle for the prestigious Purple Cap, awarded to the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, is intensifying as bowlers continue to showcase their skills. After Match 11 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), the race for the top spot has seen some key developments.
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Noor Ahmad from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has taken the lead in the Purple Cap standings with 9 wickets in 9 matches. His ability to control the game with an economy rate of 6.00 has been crucial for CSK. With two four-wicket hauls, including his best performance of 4/18, he has proven to be a match-winner for his team.
Delhi Capitals' (DC) speedster Mitchell Starc is closely behind with 8 wickets at an impressive average of 9.00. The Australian pacer’s fiery spells in the powerplay have been a key asset for DC. His best bowling figures of 5/35 highlight his ability to change the game single-handedly.
Meanwhile, Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) is in third place with 6 wickets, though his higher average of 15.00 and economy rate of 7.00 suggest he has room for improvement. His best figures so far stand at 3/29.
The competition remains fierce with LSG’s Shardul Thakur and DC’s Kuldeep Yadav, both having 6 and 5 wickets, respectively. Josh Hazlewood (RCB), Digvesh Singh (LSG), and Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) also sit in the 5-wicket club, keeping the battle for the top spot competitive.
As the tournament progresses, the Purple Cap race is expected to get even tighter. The upcoming matches will be crucial for bowlers looking to break into the top spots.
The updated Purple cap list after Match 13
Player | W | Avg | Ovr | R | BBF | EC | SR | 3w | 5w |
Noor Ahmad (CSK) | 9 | 9 | 12 | 82 | 4/18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Mitchell Starc (DC) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 77 | 5/35 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) | 6 | 15 | 12 | 95 | 3/29 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Shardul Thakur (LSG) | 6 | 15 | 9 | 92 | 4/34 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Kuldeep Yadav (DC) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 42 | 3/22 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Josh Hazlewood (RCB) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 43 | 3/21 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Digvesh Singh (LSG) | 5 | 20 | 12 | 101 | 2/30 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) | 5 | 13 | 7 | 69 | 4/35 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) | 5 | 15 | 8 | 73 | 3/49 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Ashwani Kumar (MI) | 4 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 4/24 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
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