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Purple Cap in IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans (GT), led by Shubman Gill, secured a convincing 38-run victory against Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT posted a formidable 224/6 in their 20 overs, a score that ultimately proved too much for SRH, who managed 186/6 in response.

But, as the dust settles on that encounter, another battle is intensifying: the race for the coveted Purple Cap. With just a few weeks left in the league stage of IPL 2025, the competition for the Purple Cap is heating up. Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans currently leads the tally with 19 wickets in 10 matches. However, a host of international and domestic stars are breathing down his neck, eager to snatch the crown of IPL 2025's leading wicket-taker.

The Top Contenders: A Deep Dive

Prasidh Krishna: The Indian pacer has been a revelation for GT, consistently providing breakthroughs with his pace and aggression. His 19 wickets have come at an impressive average of 15.36 and a decent economy of 7.48. Krishna's strike rate of 12.31 indicates his ability to pick up wickets at crucial junctures. While he has only one 4-wicket haul (4/41), his consistency in picking up 2 or 3 wickets per game has been key to his success.

Josh Hazlewood (RCB): The Australian veteran is hot on Krishna's heels with 18 wickets in 10 matches. Hazlewood's slightly higher economy of 8.44 is offset by his marginally better strike rate of 12.27. With one 4-wicket haul (4/33) and three 3-wicket hauls, Hazlewood's experience and control makes him a formidable contender.Trent Boult (MI): The Kiwi speedster, representing Mumbai Indians (MI), has 16 wickets in 11 matches. Boult's average of 21.00 and economy of 8.80 are higher than Krishna and Hazlewood, but his ability to swing the new ball makes him a constant threat. His best figures of 4/26 showcase his potential to turn a game on its head. Like the others, he has one 4-wicket haul and three 3-wicket hauls.Noor Ahmad (CSK): The young Afghan spinner has claimed 15 wickets in 10 matches. Ahmad's impressive average of 19.20 and economy of 8.22 demonstrates his effectiveness in controlling the middle overs. His best figures of 4/18 highlight his wicket-taking ability. Ahmad's variations and guile make him a difficult proposition for batsmen.

Khaleel Ahmed (CSK): Another CSK bowler, Khaleel Ahmed, rounds out the top 5 with 14 wickets in 10 matches. Ahmed's average of 22.57 and economy of 8.85 are slightly on the higher side, but his left-arm angle provides a different dimension to the CSK attack. While he only has one 3-wicket haul (3/29), his ability to pick up crucial wickets makes him a valuable asset.

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