IPL 2025 Purple Cap: Latest Standings After RR vs CSK
Following the Rajasthan Royals versus Chennai Super Kings match on March 30, 2025, the leaderboard for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap has undergone a reshuffling. Noor Ahmad has reclaimed the top spot, showcasing impressive bowling figures. Here’s a detailed look at the updated standings.
Noor Ahmad Takes the Lead
Noor Ahmad, the young Afghan cricketer representing Chennai Super Kings, secured the No. 2 spot after picking up two wickets for 28 runs in four overs during Sunday’s match against Rajasthan Royals. Signed for a significant ₹10 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auctions, Ahmad now boasts a total of nine wickets in three matches.
Top Performers and Key Developments
Here's a breakdown of the current top wicket-takers in IPL 2025:
- Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings): 9 wickets
- Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals): 8 wickets. The Australian fast bowler earned the Player of the Match award after dismissing five SRH batters for 35 runs in 3.4 overs.
- Khaleel Ahmed (Chennai Super Kings): 6 wickets. He leapfrogged Shardul Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants.
- Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants): 4 wickets.
- Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals): 3 wickets. The spinner impressed with his performance against SRH.
- Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 3 wickets.
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Rajasthan Royals): 5 wickets. He dismissed four CSK batters in a recent match.
- Matheesha Pathirana (Chennai Super Kings): 4 wickets.
- R Sai Kishore (Gujarat Titans): 3 wickets.
- Yash Dayal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 2 wickets.
Detailed Purple Cap Leaderboard
Here's the comprehensive list of leading wicket-takers, including their economy rates and best figures:
| Position | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy Rate | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 9 | 6.83 | 4/18 |
| 2 | Mitchell Starc | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 8 | 10.04 | 5/35 |
| 3 | Khaleel Ahmed | Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 6 | 7.91 | 3/29 |
| 4 | Shardul Thakur | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 4 | 8.83 | 4/34 |
| 5 | Kuldeep Yadav | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 3 | 5.25 | 3/22 |
| 6 | Josh Hazlewood | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 3 | 5.37 | 3/21 |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 5 | 10.09 | 4/35 |
| 8 | Matheesha Pathirana | Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 4 | 48.00 | 2/28 |
| 9 | R Sai Kishore | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 10 | Yash Dayal | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 2 | - | - |
Stay Updated
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