As IPL 2025 enters its final league stage battles, the Purple Cap and Orange Cap races are heating up. With Chennai Super Kings set to face Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, two major individual milestones could be rewritten—Noor Ahmad could become the highest wicket-taker, and Yashasvi Jaiswal might dethrone the top run-scorers.
Purple Cap Race: Noor Ahmad One Wicket Behind
CSK’s left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad has been a standout performer this season, picking up 20 wickets in 12 matches. He trails Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans, who leads with 21 wickets.
If Noor takes at least one wicket against RR, he will go level; with two or more, he becomes the new Purple Cap holder. He previously took 2 for 28 against RR, and a repeat performance could secure the top spot.
Current Top 5 in Purple Cap Race:
- Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 21 wickets
- Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 20 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – 18 wickets
- Trent Boult (MI) – 18 wickets
- Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) – 17 wickets
Orange Cap Battle: Can Jaiswal Dethrone Sudharsan?
RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 523 runs in 13 innings and currently sits at No. 3 in the Orange Cap standings. If he scores 95 or more against CSK, he will overtake both B Sai Sudharsan (617 runs) and Shubman Gill (601 runs), at least temporarily.
However, both GT openers have two matches in hand, and are likely to reclaim their top spots later this week. Still, the possibility of Jaiswal rising to No. 1 adds high stakes to Tuesday’s clash.
Current Top 5 in Orange Cap Race:
- B Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 617 runs
- Shubman Gill (GT) – 601 runs
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 523 runs
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 510 runs
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 505 runs
More Milestones and MVP Impact
According to ESPNcricinfo’s MVP standings, Noor Ahmad could also jump from No. 3 to No. 1 with another solid all-round performance. In addition, tables tracking best economy rates, most sixes, strike rates, and best bowling figures continue to showcase IPL 2025’s finest talent.
As the playoffs approach, individual performances could prove crucial—not just for team wins, but for personal glory in this record-breaking season.
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