IPL 2025 Purple Cap standings update: Afghan spinner and Prasidh Krishna become joint leaders after RR vs PBKS match
The announcement of Noor Ahmad joint leading wicket-taker with Prasidh Krishna has brought a new twist in the Purple Cap race of IPL 2025. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad and Gujarat Titans (GT)’s Prasidh Krishna have jointly grabbed the top position with 20-20 wickets after the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) match on Sunday. However, Prasidh is in first place due to better economy rate (7.65), while Noor (economy 8.02) is at number two.
Purple Cap Race 2025: Who are in the top-5?
| Player | Team | Mat. | Wkts. | Econ. | Avg. | BBI |
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 11 | 20 | 7.65 | 16.45 | 4/41 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 12 | 20 | 8.02 | 17.25 | 4/18 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 10 | 18 | 8.44 | 17.27 | 4/33 |
| Trent Boult | MI | 12 | 18 | 8.49 | 19.88 | 4/26 |
| Varun Chakaravarathy | KKR | 12 | 17 | 7.00 | 19.35 | 3/22 |
The journey of Noor Ahmad to become joint leading wicket-taker with Prasidh Krishna has been great for both. While Noor used spin magic in the mid overs for CSK, Prasidh took out the runners in the powerplay for GT.
Arshdeep Singh’s troubles increased
Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh failed to take a wicket even after giving 60 runs in 4 overs against RR. After this, his position became stable at number six (15 wickets). With Punjab’s playoff hopes weakening the pressure on Arshdeep has increased.
Battle for the Purple Cap: Who will be the winner?
- Noor Ahmad: CSK’s playoff journey has seen an increased reliance on his spin.
- Prasidh Krishna: His yorkers and slow bouncers will play a key role in GT’s playoff claim.
- Hazelwood-Bolt: Their wickets will prove to be decisive in RCB and MI’s playoff hop.
With Noor Ahmad becoming the joint leading wicket-taker with Prasidh Krishna, the race for economy and wickets will intensify between the two. Fans’ eyes are now set on the CSK vs GT match on May 23, where Noor and Prasidh will face off!
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