The IPL 2025 race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap saw major shifts on Sunday after a double-header that featured dominant wins for Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have taken the top two spots in the run-scoring chart, while GT’s Prasidh Krishna has edged ahead in the wickets tally.
Orange Cap Table: GT Openers Take Control
In a sensational chase of 199 against Delhi Capitals (DC), GT openers B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill made it a one-sided affair. Sudharsan smashed an unbeaten 108 off 61 balls, while Gill stayed not out on 93 off 53 deliveries. The duo’s partnership not only sealed the match with an over to spare but also reshaped the Orange Cap standings.
- B Sai Sudharsan: 617 runs in 12 innings (Now Orange Cap holder)
- Shubman Gill: 601 runs in 12 innings (2nd on the list)
Just hours earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal had briefly claimed the top spot with a quickfire 50 for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against PBKS. He now sits at No. 3 with 523 runs in 13 matches.
Other top contenders:
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 510 runs
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 505 runs
- Jos Buttler (GT) – 500 runs
- KL Rahul (LSG) – 493 runs
Purple Cap Table: Prasidh Krishna Takes the Lead
Gujarat Titans’ bowling spearhead Prasidh Krishna picked up one wicket against DC, taking his tally to 21 wickets from 12 innings. This effort pushed him ahead of Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, who also has 20 wickets but with a higher economy rate.
Top wicket-takers after Sunday:
- Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 21 wickets
- Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 20 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – 18 wickets
- Trent Boult (MI) – 18 wickets
As the league stage nears its end, the battle for individual glory in the Orange and Purple Cap tables is intensifying. With every match, the leaderboard sees new changes, and fans can expect more fireworks in the coming days.
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