The battle for the top spots in the Indian Premier League 2025 is heating up. Ten teams are vying for the coveted trophy, while individual players are fighting for the Orange and Purple Caps. The Orange Cap is awarded to the player with the most runs, while the Purple Cap goes to the bowler with the most wickets.
Top Run-Scorers
Nicholas Pooran of the Lucknow Super Giants is currently leading the pack with 357 runs in seven matches. His batting average is 59.50, and he’s scoring at a rapid pace of 208.77. Sai Sudharsan of the Gujarat Titans is close behind with 329 runs. Mitchell Marsh of Lucknow is third with 295 runs in six matches. The top five list also features two Indian players: Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli. Iyer has scored 250 runs at an average of 62.50, while Kohli has 248 runs.
Top Wicket-Takers
The Purple Cap race is shaping up to be a thrilling contest. Noor Ahmad of the Chennai Super Kings is currently at the top with 12 wickets. However, he’s closely followed by several Indian bowlers. Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, and Shardul Thakur are all tied with 11 wickets each. Varun Chakravarthy is fifth with 10 wickets, but he’s not alone – Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, and Mitchell Starc have all taken 10 wickets.
- Nicholas Pooran – 357 runs
- Sai Sudharsan – 329 runs
- Mitchell Marsh – 295 runs
- Shreyas Iyer – 250 runs
- Virat Kohli – 248 runs
As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see who takes home the Orange and Purple Caps. Will the current leaders maintain their positions, or will others surge ahead?