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With the end of Match 29 between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, the Purple Cap leaderboard in IPL 2025 has seen some notable movements, though the top spot remains firmly in the hands of Chennai’s rising spin sensation Noor Ahmad. The young Afghan has been a standout performer, leading the charts with 12 wickets in 6 matches. His economy of 7.9 underlines his control in the middle overs, often breaking partnerships and applying pressure through dot balls.
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Just behind him is Shardul Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants, who has picked up 11 wickets in as many matches. While his strike rate is impressive, his high economy rate of 10.38 has been a concern for LSG, especially in tight finishes. Nevertheless, his knack for breakthroughs keeps him in the thick of things.
The third spot is currently held by Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna, who has bowled with exceptional discipline. With 10 wickets at a brilliant economy of 6.96, Krishna has been effective both at the death and during the powerplay. His GT teammate Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore follows closely, also with 10 wickets, and an economy of 8.47. Together, the duo forms a solid spin-pace partnership for Gujarat.
Mohammed Siraj also makes it to the top 5, with 10 wickets at an economy of 8.5, showing he’s been effective in all phases of the game despite some expensive overs.
An interesting addition to the top 10 is Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians, who has claimed 10 wickets in just 4 matches, including a five-wicket haul, the first and only among the top ten. His all-round value is proving crucial in MI’s campaign.
From Chennai Super Kings, Khaleel Ahmed has quietly been effective with 10 wickets, although his 8.91 economy points to a need for more control in the slog overs.
Josh Hazlewood of RCB, Mitchell Starc, and Kuldeep Yadav from Delhi Capitals round off the top 10. Starc and Kuldeep, in particular, stood out in Match 29 with aggressive spells that almost turned the tide in Delhi’s favor.
As we cross the midway mark of IPL 2025, the Purple Cap race is intensifying. With several bowlers in close contention and impactful performances coming thick and fast, this battle is far from over.
Updated Purple Cap table after DC vs MI Match 29
|
# |
Player |
Mat |
Overs |
Runs |
WKTS |
ECO |
5W |
|
1 |
Noor Ahmad (Chennai) |
6 |
20 |
158 |
12 |
7.9 |
0 |
|
2 |
Shardul Thakur (Lucknow) |
6 |
21 |
218 |
11 |
10.38 |
0 |
|
3 |
Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat) |
6 |
23 |
160 |
10 |
6.96 |
0 |
|
4 |
R Sai Kishore (Gujarat) |
6 |
19.5 |
168 |
10 |
8.47 |
0 |
|
5 |
Mohammed Siraj (Gujarat) |
6 |
24 |
204 |
10 |
8.5 |
0 |
|
6 |
Hardik Pandya (Mumbai) |
4 |
14 |
120 |
10 |
8.57 |
1 |
|
7 |
Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai) |
6 |
23 |
205 |
10 |
8.91 |
0 |
|
8 |
Josh Hazlewood (Bangalore) |
6 |
21.5 |
189 |
9 |
8.66 |
0 |
|
9 |
Mitchell Starc (Delhi) |
4 |
14.4 |
139 |
9 |
9.48 |
1 |
|
10 |
Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi) |
4 |
16 |
89 |
8 |
5.56 |
0 |
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