IPL 2025 Purple Cap: List of Bowlers with the Most Wickets
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The TATA IPL 2025 season has started, and the matches are in progress. The fight for the highest wicket-taker crown Purple Cap, has been started by the players. The Purple Cap will be awarded to the highest wicket-taker at the end of the Indian Premier League Season.
Currently, Noor Ahmad of CSK is leading at the top of the IPL 2025 Purple cap race with ten wickets. Beyond individual recognition, the IPL Purple Cap race players often play a crucial role in finding the team’s success. Wicket-taking bowlers can change the face of a match by breaking partnerships and controlling the flow of runs.
List of Bowlers with the Most Wickets
| POS | Player | Wkts | Mat | Inns | Ov | Runs | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | 10 | 4 | 4 | 15.0 | 118 | 18/4 | 11.80 | 7.86 | 9.00 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Hardik Pandya | 10 | 4 | 4 | 14.0 | 120 | 36/5 | 12.00 | 8.57 | 8.40 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Mohammed Siraj | 9 | 4 | 4 | 16.0 | 124 | 17/4 | 13.77 | 7.75 | 10.66 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Mitchell Starc | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11.4 | 104 | 35/5 | 11.55 | 8.91 | 7.77 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Sai Kishore | 8 | 4 | 4 | 16.0 | 113 | 30/3 | 14.12 | 7.06 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
Source: iplt20.com as on 08 April 2025
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1. Noor Ahmad (CSK)
Noor Ahmad is a young left-arm wrist-spinner from Afghanistan. He was the CSK’s most expensive buy at the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, securing a deal worth INR 10 Cr. Noor is considered one of the key player because he delivers match-winning performances in the game. He made a significant impact in the IPL Season 2023 by taking down 16 wickets for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in their chase to the final. Noor has strengthened CSK’s bowling attack for this IPL 2025 season by taking down 10 wickets in 4 matches, averaging 11.80 with an economy of 7.86.
2. Hardik Pandya (MI)
Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai Indians, is performing well in both batting & bowling and giving his best in this IPL Season. Hardik Pandya was retained by the Mumbai Indians (MI) for Rs 16.35 crore as he is one of the best performer in the previous seasons. He is in second place in the Purple Cap race by securing 10 wickets in the 4 matches, averaging 12.00 with an economy of 8.57.
3. Mohammed Siraj (GT)
Indian fast Bowler Mohammed Siraj is in third place in the Purple Cap race. He is well known for swinging the new ball and striking early in the powerplay. Gujarat Titans bought Siraj for Rs 12.25 Crore at the 2025 TATA IPL Auction. In this season, he has got 9 wickets in 4 matches, averaging 13.77 with an economy of 7.75
4. Mitchell Starc (DC)
Mitchell Starc is an Australian left-arm fast bowler who is a two-time ODI World Cup winner and a T20 World Cup champion. He is one of the most fearsome left-arm pacers in world cricket. He was sold for the highest bid of Rs 24.75 Crore in the IPL Season 2024, where his outstanding performance played a key role in securing KKR’s victory as champions in the final match v/s SRH. Recognizing his exceptional bowling attack and ability to excel in high-pressure situations, Delhi Capitals brought him for Rs 11.75 Crore in the IPL 2025 mega Auction. Mitchell Starc kept the DC team in hope by taking down 9 wickets in just 3 matches in this IPL 2025.
5. R. Sai Kishore (GT)
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner. Sai Kishore is known for his control and economical bowling. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, Sai Kishore’s height provides him with a unique advantage, allowing him to extract extra bounce and challenge batters effectively. Sai Kishore was initially part of CSK in the 2020-21 season before moving to Gujarat Titans in 2022, where he played a crucial role in the title-winning season. In the 2025 TATA IPL Mega Auction, GT used their RTM (Right to Match) card to secure him for Rs 2 Crore. Hence, Sai Kishore showed an impressive performance in the starting 4 matches by taking down 8 wickets, an average of 14.12 with an economy of 7.06
