IPL 2025 Purple Cap: Top 10 Bowlers Leading the Wicket Race

By Chirag
May 03, 2025

The Purple Cap race in IPL 2025 is intensifying as bowlers deliver game-changing spells. From fiery pacers to clever spinners, here are the top 10 wicket-takers so far this season

1. Prasidh Krishna (GT) Wickets: 19

Back with a bang, Prasidh’s pace and bounce have troubled even the best batters this season.

2. Josh Hazlewood (RCB) Wickets: 18

The Aussie pacer continues to be RCB’s go-to bowler for early breakthroughs.

3. Trent Boult (MI) Wickets: 16

Boult’s fiery new-ball spells and pinpoint yorkers have fetched him 16 wickets, rattling top orders consistently.

4. Noor Ahmad (CSK) Wickets: 15

The Afghan spinner has been a revelation for CSK with his sharp turners and clever variations.

5. Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) Wickets: 14

Left-arm pace has worked wonders for CSK this season, with Khaleel delivering consistent breakthroughs.

5. Mitchell Starc (DC) Wickets: 14

Starc’s raw pace and accuracy have made him a vital part of Delhi’s bowling unit.

7. Hardik Pandya (MI) Wickets: 13

MI skipper Pandya has not only contributed with the bat but also chipped in with crucial wickets.

7. Harshal Patel (SRH) Wickets: 13

Harshal’s clever variations have earned him 13 wickets, proving vital in tight finishes for SRH.

7. Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) Wickets: 13

Chahal’s spin wizardry continues to shine, picking up 13 wickets with control and guile.

7. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) Wickets: 13

Arshdeep’s disciplined pace and death-over accuracy have helped him bag 13 crucial wickets for Punjab.

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