IPL 2025 Purple Cap Race: Latest Standings After KKR vs Delhi Capitals Match

The race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 heats up with Josh Hazlewood leading, followed closely by Prasidh Krishna.

With key matches ahead, the battle for the top spot is far from over.

Here’s a look at the updated standings and what the future holds for the top bowlers.

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Hazlewood Stays on Top, Krishna Hot on His Heels

Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continues to lead the Purple Cap standings, with 18 wickets from 10 matches.

Hazlewood’s ability to strike at crucial moments, including his remarkable 4/33 performance earlier in the season, keeps him ahead in the race for the highest wicket-taker.

His economy rate of 8.44 and a strike rate of 12.27 reflect his consistent threat to opposition batting units.

But it’s not all smooth sailing for Hazlewood, as Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans is making a strong push. Krishna, with 17 wickets from just 9 matches, is hot on the heels of Hazlewood.

His bowling average of 16.05 and strike rate of 12.35 make him one of the standout pacers in the tournament, while his best figures of 4/41 further enhance his claim to the Purple Cap.

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Spin Bowlers Make Their Mark

While the top two positions are occupied by pacers, spin bowlers are also proving their worth in the race for the Purple Cap. Chennai Super Kings’ Afghan leg-spinner Noor Ahmad has been in stellar form, taking 14 wickets in 9 matches.

With an economy of 8.03 and best figures of 4/18, Ahmad has demonstrated his ability to control the middle overs and has become one of the top contenders for the Purple Cap.

Meanwhile, KKR's Varun Chakaravarthy sits in fifth place with 13 wickets from 10 matches.

Chakaravarthy has been a key component of KKR's bowling attack, with his tight economy rate of 7.15 making him a valuable asset. 

Though his strike rate of 18.00 indicates a more measured approach, he continues to pick wickets when needed.

Road Ahead: Who Will Claim the Purple Cap?

As IPL 2025 moves into its final stages, the battle for the Purple Cap is far from over.

With multiple bowlers in contention and just a few matches left, the race promises to heat up.

Hazlewood, Krishna, and the others will be looking to add more wickets to their tally in the coming matches, while bowlers outside the top five are eager to make their move.

The Purple Cap is still up for grabs, and it will be exciting to see who emerges as the highest wicket-taker by the end of the season.

IPL 2025 Purple Cap Standings (as of April 30, 2025)