Who’s Dominating the IPL 2025 Orange Cap and Purple Cap Race? Find Out Now!

With the IPL 2025 suspended because of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan at the border, cricket fans have been eagerly waiting for the tournament to resume. The BCCI is working hard to find a window to restart and complete the remaining 12 league matches and 4 playoff games as soon as possible, while foreign players are preparing to return home for international duties. As IPL 2025 nears its restart, fans are excited to revisit the stats up to match 58. The tournament has been a run-fest, with batters smashing 970 sixes and 1732 fours across 58 matches, lighting up stadiums with aggressive strokeplay.

Seven teams remain in the playoff race as Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in prime position to secure the top two spots, eyeing a direct clash in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians are locked in a thrilling battle for the third and fourth playoff berths. With the tournament set to resume, fans are gearing up for more explosive batting and fierce competition as the race to the IPL 2025 title intensifies.

IPL 2025 Orange Cap Leaderboard

The race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025 has been intense, with batters lighting up the tournament through 58 matches. Leading the pack is Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav, who has smashed 510 runs in 12 innings at an average of 63.75. With the highest score of 68 not out, he remained unbeaten four times, striking at 170.56 while hitting 51 fours and 26 sixes. His explosive batting has kept MI in the playoff hunt. In the Orange Cap, the best team is Gujarat Titans as they have Sai Sudharsan, scoring 509 runs in 11 innings at an average of 46.27. His top score of 82, along with five fifties, showcases his consistency. Sudharsan’s 56 fours and 16 sixes at a strike rate of 153.31 have been vital for GT’s campaign.

Not far behind is teammate Shubman Gill, with 508 runs in 11 innings at an average of 50.80. Gill’s best of 90, five fifties, and one not-out innings, combined with 51 fours and 16 sixes at a strike rate of 152.55, make him a key cog in GT’s batting lineup. Gujarat Titans have been thriving, not just topping the points table but also dominating the Orange Cap race with three of their batters in the top five, highlighting their batting depth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli holds fourth place with 505 runs in 11 innings, averaging an impressive 63.12. With a highest score of 73 not out and three unbeaten knocks, Kohli has anchored RCB’s chase for a top-two finish.

Suryakumar Yadav is again Orange Cap holder and this time his brother Rohit Sharma has given him orange cap. Surya hugged his brother after this moment. ❤🥹 pic.twitter.com/K5f6CU3IYq

— SKY & Supla Shot (@sky_63_mr_t20i) May 1, 2025

His seven fifties, 44 fours, and 18 sixes at a strike rate of 143.46 reflect his blend of caution and aggression. Rounding out the top five is Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler, who has amassed 500 runs in 11 innings at a remarkable average of 71.42. Buttler’s best of 97 not out, four unbeaten innings, and five fifties, along with 49 fours and 22 sixes at a strike rate of 163.93, make him a standout performer despite one duck. Gujarat Titans’ dominance in the Orange Cap leaderboard completely justifies their position as table-toppers, with Sudharsan, Gill, and Buttler driving their campaign for a top-two finish alongside RCB. The race for the Orange Cap remains tight, with only 10 runs separating the top five.

IPL 2025 Purple Cap Leaderboard

Coming to the Purple Cap Leaderboard in the IPL 2025, the race for the most wickets after 58 matches is fiercely competitive, with five bowlers from five different teams showcasing their skills. This diversity highlights the intense battle, as no single team dominates the bowling charts. Leading the pack is Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna, who has claimed 20 wickets in 11 innings. Bowling 43 overs, he conceded 329 runs at an average of 16.45 and an economy of 7.65, with a best of 4/41. His strike rate of 12.90 and one four-wicket haul have been crucial for GT’s table-topping campaign.

Tied with Krishna is Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, also with 20 wickets in 12 innings. The young left-arm wrist-spinner has bowled 43 overs, leaking 345 runs at an average of 17.25 and an economy of 8.02. His best figures of 4/18 and two four-wicket hauls show his flair, but CSK’s elimination from playoff contention means Noor’s chances of adding to his tally are slim, putting him at a disadvantage.

With equal wicket tallies, Prasidh Krishna and Noor Ahmad are leading the Purple Cap race 🟣

Who will pull ahead in the final stretch? 🤔#IPL pic.twitter.com/aQZlBTeapG

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood sits third with 18 wickets in 10 innings, bowling 36.5 overs for 311 runs at an average of 17.27 and an economy of 8.44. His best of 4/33 and a strike rate of 12.27 underline his consistency, but an injury setback could hinder his pursuit of the Purple Cap, especially as RCB fights for a top-two spot. Mumbai Indians’ Trent Boult, also with 18 wickets in 12 innings, is fourth. Boult’s 42.1 overs cost 358 runs at an average of 19.88 and an economy of 8.49, with a best of 4/26 and a strike rate of 14.05, keeping MI in the playoff race.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakravarthy rounds out the top five with 17 wickets in 12 innings. Bowling 47 overs, he conceded 329 runs at an average of 19.35 and an impressive economy of 7.00. His best of 3/22 and a strike rate of 16.58 reflect his control, aiding KKR’s push for a top-four finish. As IPL 2025 prepares to resume with 12 league matches and playoffs, Krishna and Boult, backed by teams still in contention, are well-placed to vie for the Purple Cap. Noor and Hazlewood face challenges due to CSK’s exit and injury concerns, respectively, while Varun’s consistency could see him climb higher.