The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been a showcase of extraordinary performances even just being the start of the season, with bowlers playing a crucial role in shaping the competition. The most desired title for bowlers The Purple Cap, awarded to the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, stands as a testament to bowling supremacy in the IPL. As the season unfolds, several bowlers will rise to the occasion, showcasing their remarkable skill, consistency, and the ability to turn matches in their team’s favor.
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Shardul Thakur holds the Purple Cap 2025
· Team: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
· Rank : 01
· Wickets: 06
· Best Bowling Figure: 34/4
· Bowling Style: Right-Arm medium pace
· Matches Played: 02
Impact: Shardul Thakur has been a key player for LSG, he is considered a batting all-rounder. And his understanding of the situation and batting according to the batsman’s style variations and ability to provide vital breakthrough and delivering under pressure at high stake matches proves him to be the crucial team player for Lucknow SUper Giants
Noor Ahmad is the runner for the purple cap 2025
· Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
· Rank : 02
· Wickets: 04
· Best Bowling Figure: 18/4
· Bowling Style: Left-arm wrist spin
· Matches Played: 01
Impact: Noor Ahmad has been a revelation for CSK, spinning a web around opposition batsmen. His variations and ability to deceive batters have been crucial in restricting opposition teams and providing vital breakthrough
Krunal Pandya’s All-Round Excellence : No.3
· Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
· Rank : 03
· Wickets: 03
· Best Bowling Figure: 29/4
· Bowling Style: Left-arm orthodox spin
· Matches Played: 01
Impact: Krunal has been a key player for RCB, not only contributing with the bat but also delivering vital spells with the ball. His accuracy and economical bowling in the middle overs have helped RCB control games effectively.
Khaleel Ahmed’s Pace Attack gets him to No. 4
· Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
· Rank : 04
· Wickets: 03
· Best Bowling Figure: 29/3
· Bowling Style: Left-arm fast-medium
· Matches Played: 01
· Impact: Khaleel Ahmed’s pace and ability to swing the new ball have made him a dangerous bowler in the powerplay. His knack for picking up early wickets has given CSK the upper hand in many matches.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s Mystery Spin gets him No. 5 spot
· Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
· Rank : 05
· Wickets: 03
· Best Bowling Figure: 17/2
· Bowling Style: Right-arm leg spin
· Matches Played: 02
· Impact: Known for his mystery spin, Varun Chakaravarthy has continued to be a formidable force for KKR. His unpredictable deliveries and sharp turn have troubled batsmen throughout the season.
Sai Kishore the Emerging Talent is at No. 6
· Team: Gujarat Titans (GT)
· Rank : 06
· Wickets: 03
· Best Bowling Figure: 30/3
· Bowling Style: Left-arm orthodox spin
· Matches Played: 01
· Impact: Sai Kishore has emerged as a vital component of GT’s bowling attack. His ability to maintain pressure with tight lines and pick wickets in crucial moments has been instrumental in Gujarat Titans’ campaign.
The Significance of the Purple Cap
The Purple Cap Symbolizes bowling excellence in the IPL.
· Past winners have played crucial roles in their teams’ successes.
· Boosts a player’s confidence and psychological advantage along with recognition in the cricketing world.
Increases a bowler’s marketability in IPL auctions and worldwide T20 leagues.
Historical Context: Purple cap winner of IPL 2024
Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap in IPL 2024, playing for Punjab Kings with 24 wickets to his name.
Wickets Taken: 24 wickets
Matches Played: 14
Best Bowling Figures: 4/17
Economy Rate: 8.45
Bowling Average: 19.62
Strike Rate: 13.9
The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 is shaping up to be as intense as ever. With Noor Ahmad currently leading, closely followed by Krunal Pandya, Khaleel Ahmed, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Sai Kishore, the leaderboard remains dynamic and will be many shuffles in the race. As the tournament unfolds, cricket fans can expect breathtaking bowling spells and the rise of new bowling heroes in the IPL 2025.
Prize Money for Purple Cap winner
In IPL 2024, the Purple Cap winner received a cash prize of ₹10 lakh along with the prestigious Purple Cap trophy. This reward recognizes the tournament’s highest wicket-taker and their exceptional bowling performance.
Additionally, the winner gets multiple benefits which is not monetary but is valuable:
- Increased market value in future IPL auctions.
- Recognition and potential selection in international matches with higher valuation.
- A spot in IPL history among the best bowlers and the glory forever.