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The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 is getting more intense with every match, as bowlers deliver standout performances to help their teams. After Match 14 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT), the leaderboard has seen some crucial changes, with Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmad leading the charge.
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Noor Ahmad continues to hold the top spot in the Purple Cap standings with 9 wickets in three matches. His ability to control the game with a remarkable economy rate of 6.83 has made him one of the most impactful bowlers this season. His consistency in picking up key wickets has been a game-changer for Chennai Super Kings.
Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals has moved up to second place with 8 wickets in just two matches. His fiery spells with the new ball have been instrumental for Delhi, and his best bowling performance of 5/35 highlights his ability to single-handedly turn matches in his team's favor. However, his high economy rate of 10.04 suggests that he has been expensive at times.
Josh Hazlewood from Royal Challengers Bangalore follows closely with 6 wickets at an economy of 7.27. His disciplined line and length have been crucial for Bangalore in the powerplay and death overs.
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore of Gujarat Titans and Khaleel Ahmed from Chennai Super Kings have also taken 6 wickets each, making them strong contenders in the Purple Cap race. Both bowlers have maintained an economy under 8, making them reliable assets for their teams.
Lucknow Super Giants' Shardul Thakur has also made an impact with 6 wickets, though his economy rate of 10.22 suggests he has been slightly expensive. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals’ Kuldeep Yadav, Digvesh Rathi from Lucknow, Mohammed Siraj from Gujarat, and Rajasthan Royals’ Wanindu Hasaranga all have 5 wickets each, ensuring the battle for the top spot remains competitive.
With the tournament progressing, the competition for the Purple Cap is expected to get even tighter. As bowlers continue to showcase their talent, the leaderboard is likely to witness further changes in the coming matches.
Updated Purple Cap list after RCB vs GT Match 14
# | Player | Mat | Overs | Runs | WKTS | ECO | 5W |
1 | Noor Ahmad (Chennai) | 3 | 12 | 82 | 9 | 6.83 | 0 |
2 | Mitchell Starc (Delhi) | 2 | 7.4 | 77 | 8 | 10.04 | 1 |
3 | Josh Hazlewood (Bangalore) | 3 | 11.5 | 86 | 6 | 7.27 | 0 |
4 | Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (Gujarat) | 3 | 12 | 89 | 6 | 7.42 | 0 |
5 | Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai) | 3 | 12 | 95 | 6 | 7.92 | 0 |
6 | Shardul Thakur (Lucknow) | 3 | 9 | 92 | 6 | 10.22 | 0 |
7 | Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi) | 2 | 8 | 42 | 5 | 5.25 | 0 |
8 | Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow) | 3 | 12 | 101 | 5 | 8.42 | 0 |
9 | Mohammed Siraj (Gujarat) | 3 | 12 | 107 | 5 | 8.92 | 0 |
10 | Wanindu Hasaranga (Rajasthan) | 2 | 7 | 69 | 5 | 9.86 | 0 |
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