IPL 2025 Purple Cap Race Heats Up: Updated Wicket-Takers Leaderboard
After Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1, the race for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap is more intense than ever. RCB’s dominant 8-wicket win at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, has set the stage for a thrilling Eliminator clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI).
While the spotlight often shines on batsmen, bowlers are the real match-winners. Let’s break down the latest Purple Cap leaderboard after the PBKS vs RCB clash:
🔝 Top 5 Wicket-Takers (as of May 30, 2025)
1️⃣ Noor Ahmad (CSK)
Wickets: 24 (14 matches)
Average: 17.00
Strike Rate: 12.50
Economy: 8.16
Best Figures: 4/18
Key: 4x 3-wicket hauls, 2x 4-wicket hauls
Afghanistan’s spin wizard Noor Ahmad has been unstoppable for CSK, consistently dismantling opposition lineups with his variations.
2️⃣ Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
Wickets: 21 (11 matches)
Average: 15.80
Strike Rate: 11.42
Economy: 8.30
Best Figures: 4/19
Key: 4x 3-wicket hauls, 1x 4-wicket haul
Hazlewood’s lethal pace and bounce have been game-changers for RCB.
3️⃣ Trent Boult (MI)
Wickets: 19 (14 matches)
Average: 22.26
Strike Rate: 15.68
Economy: 8.51
Best Figures: 4/22
Key: 3x 3-wicket hauls, 1x 4-wicket haul
Boult’s experience shines through in clutch situations.
4️⃣ Prasidh Krishna (GT)
Wickets: 18 (12 matches)
Average: 19.11
Strike Rate: 13.20
Economy: 8.22
Best Figures: 3/17
Krishna’s consistent breakthroughs have kept GT in the hunt.
5️⃣ Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
Wickets: 18 (15 matches)
Average: 22.89
Strike Rate: 16.40
Economy: 8.46
Best Figures: 3/16
Arshdeep’s left-arm angle continues to trouble batsmen in key moments.
What’s Next?
With the Eliminator between GT and MI on May 30th, bowlers from both sides have a chance to influence the Purple Cap standings. Who will shine the brightest and emerge as the leading wicket-taker? Stay tuned for live updates and match analysis!
Who do you think will win the Purple Cap this season? Drop your predictions in the comments!