Prasidh Krishna Sets the Pace in Purple Cap Race
Bowling is stealing the limelight this IPL 2025, and Prasidh Krishna is right at the center of attention. Representing Gujarat Titans, he’s snatched 19 wickets in just 10 games. His latest spell—2 wickets for only 19 runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad—was all about early aggression and precise line and length. The numbers tell you why batters are sweating: an economy rate of 7.48 and a strike rate of 12.31. When Krishna has the ball, wickets tumble early and often, which is exactly what every team craves in the powerplay.
Chasing him hard, Josh Hazlewood of RCB isn’t making things easy, holding 18 wickets from his own impressive run. Trent Boult is keeping Mumbai Indians fans hopeful with 16 wickets, showing his experience isn’t gathering any dust. Chennai Super Kings’ duo Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed, with 15 and 14 wickets, round off the top five and prove just how valuable bowlers are in this season’s high-scoring chases.
- Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 19 wickets, 7.48 economy rate
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – 18 wickets
- Trent Boult (MI) – 16 wickets
- Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 15 wickets
- Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) – 14 wickets
Sai Sudharsan and the Tense Orange Cap Battle
If you think it’s all about the bowlers, think again. Sai Sudharsan from the Gujarat Titans is making sure the run fest keeps going. He sits on 504 runs from 10 innings—a model of consistency and coolness under pressure. Just this week, his 48-run knock steadied the ship for GT against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. His format adaptability shows in the way he rotates the strike and still finds boundaries in crunch moments.
Suryakumar Yadav is right on his tail, clocking 475 runs with a devastating strike rate of 173. His smooth strokeplay has bailed Mumbai Indians out of several tight spots this season. Then there’s Jos Buttler (470 runs), whose 64-run innings recently pushed Gujarat’s scoring rates sky-high, and Shubman Gill, whose fifth half-century of the season reminds everyone why he’s so highly rated. Virat Kohli’s 443 runs keep the RCB faithful on their toes, but the surprise mover is Yashasvi Jaiswal. He may be sixth right now, but his 439 runs and explosive hitting mean he could leapfrog into the top five any moment.
- Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 504 runs from 10 innings
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 475 runs, 173 strike rate
- Jos Buttler (GT) – 470 runs, latest 64-run blitz
- Shubman Gill (GT) – 465 runs, five half-centuries
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 443 runs
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 439 runs
The jostle for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap promises more drama as IPL 2025 heads into its next leg. Stars are rising, old hands aren’t going away quietly, and every game is a statement. Nothing’s guaranteed, but the ride? Absolutely wild. Fans better buckle up, because this leaderboard is nowhere near its final draft.
