Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their dream run in IPL 2025, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 to reach the final. With just three matches left in the tournament, the race for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap is heating up — and Josh Hazlewood is making big moves.
Hazlewood Storms into Purple Cap Top 3
Returning from injury in style, Josh Hazlewood produced a match-winning spell, taking 3 wickets and ripping through PBKS’ top order. His brilliant performance not only sealed RCB’s place in the final but also helped him jump to No. 3 on the Purple Cap table.
- Hazlewood’s stats: 21 wickets from 11 innings
- Current Purple Cap Leader: Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 24 wickets
- 2nd position: Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 23 wickets
- 4th position: Trent Boult (MI) – 19 wickets, still in contention
Boult will be in action in the Eliminator and could close the gap in the remaining matches.
Kohli Steady at No. 5 in Orange Cap Rankings
Chasing a modest total of 102, Virat Kohli added 12 runs in the Qualifier, taking his season tally to 614 runs in 14 matches. He continues to hold the 5th spot on the Orange Cap table.
Top Orange Cap Contenders:
- B Sai Sudharsan (GT): 679 runs
- Shubman Gill (GT): 649 runs
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 640 runs
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 627 runs (season complete)
All top four players except Marsh will feature in the playoffs, making the Orange Cap race wide open.
Other IPL 2025 Stat Leaders
As the tournament nears its conclusion, here’s a look at some of the standout performers across categories:
- Highest Batting Strike Rates
- Best Bowling Economy Rates
- Most Sixes
- Best Bowling Figures in a Match
RCB’s surge, powered by strong individual performances like Hazlewood’s, adds even more excitement to the final stretch of IPL 2025.
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