IPL 2025 Purple Cap Standings: Hazlewood, Sai Kishore Climb as Noor Stays on Top
The battle for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 intensified as Gujarat Titans ’ R. Sai Kishore jumped to fourth place in the bowling rankings following his performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
The left-arm spinner claimed two crucial wickets, surpassing Delhi Capitals ’ Khaleel Ahmed and Chennai Super Kings’ Shardul Thakur in the standings. Meanwhile, RCB’s Josh Hazlewood also made a move, climbing to third place after dismissing GT opener Sai Sudharsan for 49 runs.
Noor Ahmad Claims Top Spot After Stellar Spell
The Purple Cap, awarded to the leading wicket-taker of the season, saw a new leader after Gujarat Titans’ Noor Ahmad delivered a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Sunday.
The Afghan spinner took two wickets in his four overs, overtaking Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc to claim the No. 1 position. His economical and impactful spell reinforced his reputation as one of the most promising young spinners in the league.
A Tight Race for Bowling Supremacy
With the IPL 2025 season in full swing, the Purple Cap race remains highly competitive. While Noor Ahmad leads the pack, bowlers like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Sai Kishore are hot on his heels, ensuring an exciting contest in the coming matches.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more twists in the bowling rankings, with pacers and spinners alike vying for the prestigious Purple Cap.
Here is the list of the leading wicket-takers of IPL 2025:
| Player | Team | Match | Wkts. | Econ. | Avg. | BBI |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 3 | 9 | 6.83 | 9.11 | 4/18 |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | 2 | 8 | 10.04 | 9.62 | 5/35 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 3 | 6 | 7.26 | 14.33 | 3/21 |
| R. Sai Kishore | GT | 3 | 6 | 7.41 | 14.83 | 3/30 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | 3 | 6 | 7.91 | 15.83 | 3/29 |