IPL 2025: Updated Purple Cap table after MI vs SRH Match 33

The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 has heated up following Match 33 between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. With bowlers stepping up across teams, the leaderboard has become increasingly competitive, featuring a mix of pacers and spinners from different franchises. The contest for the top spot remains open, but for now, Noor Ahmad from Chennai Super Kings is leading the chart.

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Noor Ahmad has been exceptional throughout the season. With 12 wickets in 7 matches and an economy rate of 7.12, he has shown maturity beyond his years. His clever variations and fearless approach against power-hitters have paid rich dividends. While he hasn’t yet taken a five-wicket haul, his consistency in delivering breakthroughs at crucial stages has kept Chennai in strong positions during the middle overs. His performance has been central to CSK's campaign so far.

Just behind him is Kuldeep Yadav of Delhi Capitals, who has 11 wickets in just 6 matches. Kuldeep has looked in sublime form this season, spinning a web around batters with his flight and guile. What sets him apart is his economy rate of 6.04 – the best among the top 10. His effectiveness in controlling the scoring rate while also taking wickets makes him a standout in Delhi’s bowling attack. If his form continues, he is a serious contender to snatch the Purple Cap in the coming weeks.

Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad’s teammate in Chennai, has also claimed 11 wickets but with a relatively high economy rate of 9.00. He has often taken early wickets in the powerplay but has struggled at the death. His aggressive left-arm pace provides variety to Chennai’s bowling unit, but he may need to improve his discipline with line and length to maintain his position.

Mumbai’s Hardik Pandya has also surged up the table with 11 wickets in 6 games. Despite an economy of 9.15, he has proven himself as a genuine wicket-taker. His most significant highlight has been his five-wicket haul – the only one so far in the top 10. Pandya’s ability to deliver in pressure situations with his slower balls and yorkers has given Mumbai a major boost.

Shardul Thakur from Lucknow has also picked up 11 wickets in 7 games. However, his economy rate of 10.96 is the highest among the top five, raising questions about his control and consistency. Still, his knack for breaking partnerships at key junctures has kept him in contention.

Following these five are five more bowlers tied with 10 wickets each, including Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana. Each has made impactful contributions to their respective sides. Varun and Prasidh have particularly stood out with their economy rates below 7, indicating their ability to maintain pressure while hunting wickets.

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With the tournament now past the halfway stage, the Purple Cap battle is bound to intensify. As bowlers continue to fine-tune their strategies, this list is likely to see frequent changes. With several games still to be played, it remains anyone’s cap to claim.

Updated Purple Cap table after MI vs SRH Match 33

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