IPL 2025 Purple Cap Standings: Latest Leaderboard

[Last Updated: April 03, 2025, 23:47 IST]

Following the exciting clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the IPL 2025 Purple Cap standings have seen some significant shifts. Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora's impressive bowling performances have propelled them up the leaderboard.

Current Top Performers

Here’s a detailed look at the current IPL 2025 Purple Cap standings:

1. Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings): 9 wickets in 12 overs, economy rate of 6.83
2. Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals): 8 wickets in 7.4 overs, economy rate of 10.04
3. Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders): 6 wickets in 6 overs, economy rate of 6.26
4. Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 6 wickets in 3 overs, economy rate of 7.26
5. Sai Kishore (Gujarat Titans): 6 wickets in 3 overs, economy rate of 7.41
6. Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai Super Kings): 6 wickets in 3 overs, economy rate of 7.91
7. Vaibhav Arora (Kolkata Knight Riders): 6 wickets in 3 overs, economy rate of 9.45
8. Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants): 6 wickets in 3 overs, economy rate of 10.22
9. Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals): 5 wickets in 2 overs, economy rate of 5.25
10. Digvesh Singh (Lucknow Super Giants): 5 wickets in 3 overs, economy rate of 5.84

Key Observations

• Noor Ahmad continues to dominate the Purple Cap race with an impressive 9 wickets.
• Mitchell Starc’s five-wicket haul has solidified his position in second place.
• Varun Chakravarthy’s outstanding performance has boosted him to third place.
• The economy rates play a crucial role, with lower rates generally being preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the IPL Purple Cap? The IPL Purple Cap is awarded to the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) each season.
• How is the Purple Cap decided? The bowler with the most wickets at the end of the league stage wins the Purple Cap. Economy rate is considered as a tie-breaker.
• Can the Purple Cap standings change? Yes, the standings are dynamic and change with each match played.

Stay tuned for further updates on the IPL 2025 Purple Cap race as the tournament progresses!

For more information:

• IPL 2025 Schedule
• IPL 2025 Points Table
• IPL Orange Cap (Top Run-Scorers)