News

Purple Cap in IPL 2025: The Chennai Super Kings faithful at the MA Chidambaram Stadium were left stunned as their team succumbed to yet another defeat. Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a modest 154 with 5 wickets to spare, courtesy of Heinrich Klaasen's fiery knock.While the batsmen battle it out on the pitch, a silent war is raging in the background – the race for the coveted Purple Cap. As we approach the halfway mark of IPL 2025, the competition to be the tournament's leading wicket-taker is intensifying, with a fascinating mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging stars vying for the top spot.Prasidh Krishna Leads the Charge Prasidh Krishna has 16 scalps in 8 matches (BCCI Photo)

Currently perched atop the leaderboard is Gujarat Titans' (GT) strike bowler, Prasidh Krishna, with an impressive haul of 16 wickets in 8 matches. The Indian pacer has been a crucial member for Shubman Gill's side, providing crucial breakthroughs at key moments. His bowling average of 14.12 and a decent economy of 7.29 showcase his ability to consistently pick up wickets without leaking too many runs. Krishna's strike rate of 11.62 further emphasizes his wicket-taking prowess. His best figures of 4/41 demonstrate his capability to dismantle batting lineups. With two 3-wicket hauls and a 4-wicket haul to his name, Krishna has consistently delivered impactful performances for GT.

In third place, we have Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) mystery spinner Noor Ahmad, with 14 wickets in 9 matches. The Afghanistani youngster has bamboozled batsmen with his variations and guile. Ahmad's bowling average of 17.78 and an economy of 8.03 are a testament to his effectiveness. His best figures of 4/18 showcase his ability to turn the game on its head. With two 3-wicket hauls and a 4-wicket haul, Ahmad has been a key weapon in MSD's arsenal.

Following closely is Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) veteran Harshal Patel, with 13 wickets in 8 matches. Patel's variations and slower balls have made him a difficult bowler to face, especially in the death overs. His bowling average of 18.76 and an economy of 9.03 reflect his knack for picking up wickets, even if he tends to be slightly expensive. Patel's two 3-wicket hauls and two 4-wicket hauls demonstrate his ability to consistently contribute to SRH's success.

#trending_election_widget{

width: 930px;

margin: 20px auto 20px;

padding: 15px 25px 15px 20px;

background: #F7F8FB;

}

#trending_election_widget .cust-scroll{ max-height: 93px; overflow-y:auto; scrollbar-color: #d5e0e5 transparent !important; scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-height: thin;}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel{

width:100%;

margin:5px auto 0 0;

}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel{text-align:center;display: flex;flex-wrap: wrap;}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel a{ white-space: nowrap;text-wrap: nowrap;padding:8px 15px;border:1px solid #CECECE;border-radius: 20px;margin:5px 4px;height:36px;text-decoration: none;}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel a:hover, #trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel a:focus{outline:none;}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel .slick-slide{

margin:10px 3px;text-align: left;width: auto;}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel a span{font:400 13px "Lato", sans-serif;color:#333333;display: block;text-transform: capitalize;}

#trending_election_widget .lhs_txt{display: inline-block;font:900 20px/24px "Lato", sans-serif;color:#000;text-transform: uppercase;padding-bottom: 12px;

border-bottom: 3px solid #CECECE;width:100%;}

#trending_election_widget .cust-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {height:6px; width:6px; background-color: transparent; border-radius:5px;}

#trending_election_widget .cust-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {background-color: #d5e0e5; border-radius:5px;}

@media screen and (max-width:980px){

#trending_election_widget{width:auto; padding: 15px 12px 5px 12px;margin: 10px auto 20px;}

#trending_election_widget .lhs_txt{font:700 16px/19px "Lato", sans-serif;}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel a span{font:400 11px/10px "Lato", sans-serif;}

#trending_election_widget .Electioncarousel a{padding:8px 12px;height:auto;}

#trending_election_widget .cust-scroll{max-height: 118px;}

#trending_election_widget .cust-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { width:9px;}

}

${res.must_watch_article[0].headline}

Sensex Today RIL Q4 Results 2025 Jammu Kashmir News Live CSK vs SRH Live Score Chris Wood HDFC Securities Asaduddin Owaisi Manipur HS Result KTET Result 2025 IPL Points Table 2025

Business Markets Stocks India News City News Economy Mutual Funds Personal Finance IPO News Startups

Home Currencies Commodities Pre-Market IPO Global Market Bonds

Home Loans up to 50 Lakhs Credit Cards Lifetime Free Finance TrackerNew Fixed Deposits Fixed Deposit Comparison Fixed Income

Home MC 30 Top Ranked Funds ETFs Mutual Fund Screener

Income Tax Calculator EMI Calculator Retirement Planning Gratuity Calculator

Stock Markets

News18 Firstpost CNBC TV18 News18 Hindi Cricketnext Overdrive Topper Learning

About Us Contact Us Advisory Alert Advertise with Us SupportDisclaimer Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms & Conditions Financial Terms (Glossary) Sitemap Investors

You are already a Moneycontrol Pro user.