With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) storming into the IPL 2025 final, the Purple Cap and Orange Cap tables have seen key movements. Following RCB’s dominant win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), both Josh Hazlewood and Virat Kohli have retained or improved their standings in the respective charts.
Hazlewood Enters Top Three in Purple Cap Table – IPL 2025
RCB’s Josh Hazlewood delivered a game-changing spell against PBKS, claiming three vital wickets and dismantling their top order. As a result, he now holds third place in the IPL 2025 Purple Cap standings with 21 wickets in 11 matches. His disciplined bowling, combined with swing and accuracy, turned the match in RCB’s favour.
Noor Ahmad of CSK continues to lead the Purple Cap race IPL 2025, having taken 24 wickets. Close behind is Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans, who has picked up 23 wickets so far. With more playoffs remaining, the battle for the Purple Cap remains intense. Additionally, Trent Boult from Mumbai Indians, placed fourth with 19 wickets, is set to feature in the upcoming Eliminator.
Hazlewood strikes big in Qualifier 1!
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3 crucial wickets against PBKS 🔥
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Kohli Retains Fifth in Orange Cap Standings – IPL 2025
Despite chasing a modest target, Virat Kohli added 12 runs to his tally, maintaining fifth position in the IPL 2025 Orange Cap table. His total now stands at 614 runs from 14 innings. Kohli’s consistent contributions have kept RCB in strong contention throughout the season.
The Orange Cap is still led by B Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans, who has scored 679 runs. Just behind him are Shubman Gill (649) and Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav (640). Mitchell Marsh of Lucknow Super Giants wraps up the top four with 627 runs.
Final Stretch in Orange & Purple Cap Races
With only three matches left in the season, including the final, the race for both caps is reaching its thrilling conclusion. The top players in the IPL 2025 Orange Cap and Purple Cap race are set to play again, making every performance crucial in this tight battle.
