IPL 2025: Purple Cap Standings – Updated Wicket-Taker List After GT vs MI
Following the Gujarat Titans (GT) versus Mumbai Indians (MI) clash on Saturday, March 29, 2025, here's an updated look at the leading wicket-takers in the IPL 2025 season. The match saw Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna shine for GT, contributing to a 36-run victory.
Key Highlights from the GT vs MI Match
- Mohammed Siraj: Clean bowled MI openers Rohit Sharma (8) and Ryan Rickleton (6).
- Prasidh Krishna: Dismissed Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 39 and 48 runs respectively.
- R Sai Kishore: Picked up one wicket for 37 runs in his four overs, moving to the No. 5 position in the Purple Cap race.
IPL 2025 Purple Cap Leaderboard
Here’s the current standings for the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2025:
- Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings): 7 wickets, Economy Rate: 7.67
- Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants): 6 wickets, Economy Rate: 8.83
- Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 5 wickets, Economy Rate: 8.60
- Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai Super Kings): 4 wickets, Economy Rate: 4.71
- R Sai Kishore (Gujarat Titans): 4 wickets, Economy Rate: 4.87
- Yash Dayal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 3 wickets, Economy Rate: 17.16
- Varun Chakaravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders): 2 wickets, Economy Rate: 13.75
- Vignesh Puthur (Mumbai Indians): 3 wickets, Economy Rate: 13.00
- Digvesh Singh (Lucknow Super Giants): 2 wickets, Economy Rate: 18.87
- Krunal Pandya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 3 wickets, Economy Rate: 19.16
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Purple Cap in IPL? The Purple Cap is awarded to the leading wicket-taker in the IPL season.
- How is the Purple Cap awarded? It’s awarded based on the number of wickets taken throughout the tournament, with economy rate also playing a minor role in case of a tie.
- Where can I find the latest IPL updates? Stay tuned to News18 for real-time updates, match highlights, and expert insights on the IPL 2025, including the schedule, points table, top run-scorers (IPL Orange Cap), and leading wicket-takers (IPL Purple Cap).