IPL 2025: Purple Cap and Orange Cap Holders List | Batters and Bowlers Leading the Charts

IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is in full swing, and with each match, the race for the prestigious Orange Cap and Purple Cap intensifies.

These two individual accolades are awarded to the top-performing batter and bowler, respectively. While the Orange Cap goes to the highest run-scorer, the Purple Cap is claimed by the leading wicket-taker at the end of the season.

As the tournament unfolds, the battle for these caps adds another thrilling layer to the already fierce competition for the IPL title.

🟣 IPL 2025 Purple Cap

Current Leader: Noor Ahmad (CSK)—9 wickets in 3 matches | Hardik Pandya (MI)—8 wickets in 3 matches.

The Purple Cap, introduced in IPL 2008, honors the most consistent and dangerous bowlers of the season. In 2025, Chennai Super Kings’ left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad is leading the wicket charts early on, grabbing 9 dismissals in just 3 matches, showcasing his skill and precision.

Notable Purple Cap Winners Over the Years:

• Sohail Tanvir (2008): The first Purple Cap winner, taking 22 wickets in just 11 matches for Rajasthan Royals.
• Dwayne Bravo (2013) & Harshal Patel (2021): Joint-record holders for most wickets in a season with 32 scalps.
• Kagiso Rabada (2020): One of the few to breach the 30-wicket mark in a season.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The only bowler to win back-to-back Purple Caps (2016 & 2017).

Interesting Facts:

• Indian bowlers have dominated this category, winning 9 out of 17 completed seasons.
• Only three players have won both the Purple Cap and the IPL title in the same year: Sohail Tanvir (2008), RP Singh (2009), and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016).

🟠 IPL 2025 Orange Cap

Current Leader: Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 189 runs in 3 matches | SR: 219.76
2nd Place: Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 186 runs in 3 matches | Avg: 62.00

The Orange Cap continues to be one of the most prestigious honors for batters in T20 cricket. In IPL 2025, Nicholas Pooran is turning heads with an explosive start, amassing 189 runs at a stunning strike rate of 219.76. Close behind is Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan, combining consistency and style to collect 186 runs with an impressive average.

Notable Orange Cap Winners:

• Shaun Marsh (2008): The first ever Orange Cap winner with 616 runs.
• Virat Kohli (2016): Record-holder for most runs in a season with a staggering 973 runs.
• Shubman Gill (2023): Came close with 890 runs.
• David Warner: Holds the record for most Orange Cap wins (3) — 2015, 2017, and 2019.
• Chris Gayle: The only player to win back-to-back Orange Caps — 2011 and 2012.
• Virat Kohli (2024): Reclaimed the cap with 741 runs, joining the elite multi-time winners’ club.

Interesting Facts:

• Indians have claimed the Orange Cap 7 times, with Sachin Tendulkar (2010) being the first.
• Only Robin Uthappa (2014) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (2021) have achieved the Orange Cap and IPL title double in the same season.

🟣 IPL 2025 Purple Cap Standings (Top 5 Bowlers)

🟠 IPL 2025 Orange Cap Standings (Top 5 Batters)

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With many matches still to be played in the league, the field for the Orange and Purple Caps is completely open. Players like Noor Ahmed and Nicholas Pooran have taken early leads, but the history of this unique sport shows how quickly things can change in the IPL. Expect fireworks, surprise entries, and record-breaking performances as the 2025 season progresses.

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