IPL 2025: Updated Purple cap table after LSG vs CSK Match 30

As IPL 2025 crosses its halfway mark, the race for the Purple Cap is heating up with bowlers delivering match-winning performances across the league. Following the high-octane clash between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Match 30, the updated standings reflect several key changes at the top.

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Noor Ahmad from Chennai has emerged as the current Purple Cap holder with 12 wickets from seven matches. His spellbinding control and sharp variations have made him a major weapon for Chennai in the middle overs. With an economy rate of 7.12, Noor has not only been effective in taking wickets but also in controlling the run flow, a rare combination in T20 cricket.

Right behind him is his teammate Khaleel Ahmed, who has taken 11 wickets from the same number of games. Despite a slightly higher economy rate of 9.00, Khaleel’s ability to break partnerships and bowl in difficult phases has kept him in contention. His role with the new ball has been particularly valuable for Chennai.

Shardul Thakur of Lucknow is tied with Khaleel on 11 wickets but with a higher economy of 10.96. Though expensive at times, Thakur has made a significant impact by taking wickets in clusters and changing the momentum in crucial moments of games. His variations and experience have proven to be match-turning assets.

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The ten-wicket club is densely populated with bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav of Delhi, Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat, Ravi Sai Kishore of Gujarat, Mohammed Siraj also of Gujarat, and Hardik Pandya of Mumbai. Each of these players has reached double digits in wickets and has been vital to their teams’ respective strategies. Kuldeep, in particular, stands out with the best economy of the group at 5.6, a testament to his control and deceptive spin.

Rounding out the top ten are Digvesh Rathi from Lucknow and Josh Hazlewood from Bangalore, both with nine wickets. Digvesh, though relatively lesser-known, has impressed with his discipline and control, maintaining an economy of 7.43. Hazlewood’s economy of 8.66 and his ability to strike early have kept him among the top contenders.

With the tournament intensifying, the Purple Cap race remains wide open. As teams battle for playoff positions, the bowlers who can consistently deliver breakthroughs will be the ones who ultimately seize the spotlight and potentially claim the prestigious Purple Cap.

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Updated Purple cap table after CSK vs LSG Match 30

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