IPL 2025 : Who Hold Purple Cap After RCB vs GT?

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

4. Sai Kishore's Rise

• 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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