IPL 2025 : Who Hold Purple Cap After RCB vs GT?
By Chirag - Apr 03, 2025 11:32 AM
Last updated on Apr 03, 2025 11:32 AM
Bowlers are turning up the heat! The battle for the Purple Cap is intensifying with spinners and pacers delivering match-winning performances. Here's the latest update:
Current Purple Cap Holder: Noor Ahmad (CSK) - 9 Wickets
The young Afghan spinner is bamboozling batsmen with his guile and control!
Hot Stats:
- 9 wickets in just 12 overs
- Best Figures: 4/18 (vs RCB)
- Economy Rate: 6.0 (Exceptional for a spinner)
- Strike Rate: 8 (Wicket every 8 balls!)
- 2 Three-wicket hauls already
Last Match: Took 2 crucial wickets against MI to defend a low total
Purple Cap Leaderboard: Top 5 Wicket-Takers
| Rank | Player | Team | Wkts | Avg | Econ | SR | Best | 3w | 5w |
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 9 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 8 | 4/18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Mitchell Starc | DC | 8 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 5 | 5/35 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 6 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 11 | 3/21 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Sai Kishore | GT | 6 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 12 | 3/30 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | 6 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 12 | 3/29 | 1 | 0 |
The Fiercest Bowling Battles
1. Noor Ahmad vs Mitchell Starc
- Just 1 wicket separates the top two!
- Contrast in styles: Mystery spin vs Express pace
- Starc's 5/35 shows he's still the king of yorkers
2. CSK's Deadly Duo
- Noor Ahmad AND Khaleel Ahmed in top 5
- Combined 15 wickets for Chennai
- Bowling in perfect tandem (Spin + Pace)
3. Hazlewood's Comeback
- After injury struggles, back to his best
- 3/21 vs LSG was a masterclass in seam bowling
- RCB's most reliable bowler
- GT's left-arm spinner making big impact
- 3/30 vs PBKS turned the match
- Outbowling Rashid Khan in same team!
Who Can Challenge Noor Ahmad?
Dark Horses:
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Just warming up
- Rashid Khan (GT): Always a threat
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Death over specialist
Wildcard:
- Mayank Yadav (LSG): 155kph+ pace could disrupt the race
Must-Watch Upcoming Duels
- CSK vs DC: Noor vs Starc - direct showdown!
- RCB vs GT: Hazlewood vs Sai Kishore
- MI vs PBKS: Bumrah vs Arshdeep - India's best pace duel
Follow The Purple Cap Race
- Live Stats: IPL Official App
- Deep Analysis: ESPNcricinfo
- Expert Opinions: Cricbuzz
Who will be the Purple Cap winner?
Stats updated after [Last Match Date]. Next update after [Next Fixture].
Key Takeaways:
- Noor Ahmad leads with 9 wickets at stunning 6.0 economy
- Starc close behind with 8 wickets including a 5-fer
- Three bowlers tied at 6 wickets each
- CSK dominates with two bowlers in top 5
Also Read: IPL 2025 : Who Hold Orange Cap After RCB vs GT?
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