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Royal Chalengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the final but Gujarat Titans (GT) ruled individual honors at the conclusion of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as B Sai Sudharsan claimed the Orange Cap for most runs, while teammate Prasidh Krishna secured the Purple Cap for most wickets. There were a lot of notable performances from players of different teams, domestic and international but these both players the orange and purple cap winners gave career-defining performances that helped GT reach a playoff spot and confirmed their reputations as match-winners.
B Sai Sudharsan of Gujrat Titans (GT) is a 23-year-old Tamil Nadu batter, and was IPL 2025's clear standout among a lot of outstanding players. Scoring the total of astonishing 759 runs in just 15 games, his consistency and capacity to anchor innings under pressure helped him to win the Orange Cap.
Important Stats:
Highest Score: 108* (not out)
Average: 54.21; Strike Rate: 156.17
88 fours; 21 sixes
Milestones: one century, six fifty
Sudharshan's graceful stroke play and phase adaptability stood out. His unbeaten 108* against Rajasthan Royals showed his ability to accelerate in death overs; his 84-ball 97 against Mumbai Indians showed his composure in chases.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs |
| 1 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 759 |
| 2 | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 717 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 657 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill | GT | 650 |
| 5 | Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 627 |
| 6 | Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 604 |
| 7 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 559 |
| 8 | Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | 549 |
| 9 | Lokesh Rahul | DC | 539 |
| 10 | Jos Buttler | GT | 538 |
Also Check: IPL Orange Cap Winner List from 2008 to 2025
With 25 wickets in 15 games, Prasidh Krishna, GT's pace spearhead, took home the Purple Cap. His indispensability came from his early strike capability and run-containment skills in death overs.
Important Statistics:
Best Bowling: 4/41
Average: 19.52 Economy: 8.27
14.16 balls per wicket define strike rate.
Impact: 4+ wickets once in an inning
Prasidhs blistering yorkers and deft variations, especially his knuckleball, disturbed even experienced hitters. His 4/41 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed a star-studded lineup; his 3/19 versus Kolkata Knight Riders in a low-scoring thriller highlighted his match-winning capabilities. Cricbuzz lauded his "ability to thrive under pressure," particularly in Powerplays and slog overs.
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets |
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 25 |
| 2 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 24 |
| 3 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 22 |
| 4 | Trent Boult | MI | 22 |
| 5 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 21 |
| 6 | R. Sai Kishore | GT | 19 |
| 7 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 18 |
| 8 | Krunal Pandya | RCB | 17 |
| 9 | Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 17 |
| 10 | Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 17 |
GT's success depended on combining veteran campaigners with fresh talent. Winning formula arose from Sudharsan's collaborations with Shubman Gill (650 runs) and stunning 25 wickets by Prasidh who is the Purple cap owner of this IPL 2025. Captain Hardik Pandyas attacking field placements and bowler rotation in middle overs amplified their strengths.
Function of coach Ashish Nehras: Crucial Nehras's mentorship was. While Sudharsan gave Nehra credit for freeing his mind against short-pitched bowling, he redesigned Prasidh's training program to center on recovery and variation.
GT's double leadership in personal honors matched their balanced team. A winning formula was formed by Sudharsan's collaborations with Shubman Gill (GTs second-highest run-scorer) and Prasidhs synergy with spin pair Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad.
IPL 2025 will be remembered as the year GTs pair redefined greatness. New standards are set by Sudharsans batting skill and Prasidhs bowling intellect, therefore demonstrating how data analysis and bold cricket might coexist. The legacy of GT will motivate the following generation of cricketers to dream even higher as they work toward a dynasty.
