Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised to the IPL 2025 final on Thursday after a dominant performance against Punjab Kings (PBKS). As the tournament progresses towards its conclusion, the race for both the Orange and Purple Caps is heating up, with only three more matches left. Here’s a look at the updated standings for both the top run-scorer and wicket-taker titles.
Purple Cap Table: Hazlewood’s Strong Return
Josh Hazlewood made a spectacular return from injury, taking three wickets to dismantle PBKS’s top order during their clash. His remarkable spell at the start of the innings not only left PBKS struggling but also propelled him to No. 3 on the Purple Cap table. With 21 wickets from 11 innings, Hazlewood’s performance was a critical factor in RCB’s progression to the final.
Leading the table is Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with 24 wickets, while Prasidh Krishna from Gujarat Titans follows closely with 23 wickets, holding the No. 2 spot. Trent Boult, who has taken 19 wickets, is in fourth place and will be in action during the Eliminator on Friday.
Orange Cap Table: Kohli Holds Firm at No. 5
RCB’s captain Virat Kohli, chasing a low total of 102 runs in New Chandigarh, could only manage 12 more runs, taking his total tally to 614 runs from 14 matches. Despite not having a massive contribution in the game, Kohli maintained his fifth position in the Orange Cap race.
There was no change at the top of the Orange Cap standings. B Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans continues to lead the table with 679 runs, followed by Shubman Gill at 649 and Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians (MI) with 640 runs. All three players will be in action during Friday’s Eliminator, which could further influence the rankings.
Mitchell Marsh of Lucknow Super Giants finishes the season with 627 runs, securing the No. 4 spot on the table.
MVP and Other Stats: Key Performers of IPL 2025
ESPNcricinfo’s MVP table also takes into account the top performers across various aspects of the game, including batting strike rates, bowling economy rates, most sixes, and the best bowling figures in a match. As the tournament nears its end, these players’ performances will continue to have a significant impact on the overall rankings.
Conclusion: A Tight Race for the Caps
With only a few games left, both the Orange Cap and Purple Cap races are far from decided. While Hazlewood has surged into the top three in the Purple Cap standings, Kohli remains in the hunt in the Orange Cap race as RCB makes its final push for the title. Keep an eye on the next matches, as players like Sudharsan, Gill, and Suryakumar will also have the chance to solidify their positions. The next few games will be crucial in determining the final standings in both categories.
