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The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 is intensifying as the league nears its climax. Prasidh Krishna, the fast bowler for the Gujarat Titans (GT), is currently leading the rankings with 21 wickets in 13 games as of May 23, 2025. He has maintained his domination with an economy rate of 8.1 and a best bowling statistic of 4/41. Tied with him in wicket count is Noor Ahmad of CSK, who also has 21 wickets in 13 games, boasting a better average of 18.43 and a best of 4/18.
The third spot is held by Trent Boult (MI) with 19 wickets, while Josh Hazlewood (RCB) remains a close contender at 18 wickets from only 10 matches. Other standout performers include Jasprit Bumrah (MI) and Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), both with 16 wickets each, with Bumrah being the most economical at 6.4 runs per over.
Here's a quick look at the updated Purple Cap top 15:
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | BBI | Economy |
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 21 | 13 | 4/41 | 8.10 |
| 2 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 21 | 13 | 4/18 | 8.41 |
| 3 | Trent Boult | MI | 19 | 13 | 4/26 | 8.38 |
| 4 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 18 | 10 | 4/33 | 8.44 |
| 5 | Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 17 | 12 | 3/22 | 7.00 |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 16 | 9 | 4/22 | 6.40 |
| 7 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 16 | 12 | 3/16 | 8.70 |
| 8 | Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | GT | 16 | 13 | 3/30 | 8.99 |
| 9 | Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 16 | 11 | 3/29 | 10.16 |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | GT | 15 | 13 | 4/17 | 9.04 |
| 11 | Harshal Patel | SRH | 15 | 11 | 4/28 | 9.74 |
| 12 | Harshit Rana | KKR | 15 | 12 | 3/25 | 9.95 |
| 13 | Digvesh Singh | LSG | 14 | 12 | 2/30 | 8.19 |
| 14 | Krunal Pandya | RCB | 14 | 11 | 4/45 | 8.57 |
| 15 | Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 14 | 12 | 4/28 | 9.57 |
One of the most notable individual awards in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the Purple Cap, which is awarded to the tournament's top Wicket-taker. The bowler who takes the most wickets during the tournament wears the cap, which was first worn in the 2008 season. The player with the best economy rate receives the cap if many bowlers have the same number of wickets.
In IPL 2025, the Purple Cap continues to highlight the vital role of bowlers in a tournament often dominated by batters. The Cap has come to represent reliable, game-changing bowling performances due to the success of players like Prasidh Krishna, Noor Ahmad, and Josh Hazlewood.
From Sohail Tanvir (first Purple Cap winner in 2008) to Harshal Patel (2024 winner), the Purple Cap has been a showcase of bowling excellence, rewarding those who can turn the tide of a match with the ball.
The IPL 2025 Purple Cap race is expected to be intense as the playoffs come near. Will Prasidh Krishna maintain his lead, or will a new name emerge to claim glory? Stay tuned for the next big update.
