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The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 is intensifying as bowlers continue to showcase their dominance on the field. Following the electrifying encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the updated standings reflect notable shifts.
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Shardul Thakur, representing Lucknow Super Giants, has firmly established his position at the top. With six wickets in two matches, Shardul's impactful performances have come at a reasonable economy rate of 8.83. His ability to take crucial wickets in pressure situations has been instrumental in LSG's campaign.
Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings made a strong impression in his first match, scalping four wickets while maintaining an economical spell with an economy rate of just 4.50. His disciplined bowling and sharp variations keep him in contention for the Purple Cap.
Khaleel Ahmed, also from Chennai Super Kings, and Krunal Pandya from Royal Challengers Bangalore, have both secured three wickets each. Their consistent performances with an economy rate of 7.25 make them valuable assets for their teams.
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore of Gujarat Titans and Varun Chakravarthy of Kolkata Knight Riders follow closely with three wickets each. Their economy rates remain commendable, maintaining pressure on opposition batters.
Mumbai Indians' Vignesh Puthur and Lucknow Super Giants’ Digvesh Rathi have also been among the wickets, with both bowlers taking three wickets apiece. Despite their higher economy rates, their knack for picking up key breakthroughs keeps them competitive.
Tushar Deshpande from Rajasthan Royals and Harshal Patel from Sunrisers Hyderabad complete the top ten list. While both have conceded runs at a higher rate, they have managed to secure crucial wickets, keeping their teams in contention.
As the tournament progresses, the competition for the Purple Cap is set to become even fiercer. With bowlers finding their rhythm, fans can expect more thrilling spells and dramatic moments in the coming matches.
Updated Purple cap table after LSG vs SRH game:
# | Player | Mat | Overs | Runs | WKTS | ECO | 5W |
1 | Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants) | 2 | 6 | 53 | 6 | 8.83 | 0 |
2 | Noor Ahmad (Chennai) | 1 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 4.5 | 0 |
3 | Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai) | 1 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 0 |
4 | Krunal Pandya (Bangalore) | 1 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 0 |
5 | Ravisinivasan Sai Kishore (Gujarat) | 1 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 | 0 |
6 | Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata) | 2 | 8 | 60 | 3 | 7.5 | 0 |
7 | Vignesh Puthur (Mumbai) | 1 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 8.0 | 0 |
8 | Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow) | 2 | 8 | 71 | 3 | 8.88 | 0 |
9 | Tushar Deshpande (Rajasthan) | 2 | 5 | 51 | 3 | 10.2 | 0 |
10 | Harshal Patel (Hyderabad) | 2 | 6 | 62 | 3 | 10.33 | 0 |
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