IPL 2025 Purple Cap Winners: Top 10 Wicket-Takers of the Season
The IPL 2025 season thrilled fans with high-octane performances, but alongside the power-hitters, it was the bowlers who truly turned games with their skill and precision. The race for the Purple Cap — awarded to the tournament’s highest wicket-taker — saw fierce competition with fast bowlers and spinners alike making crucial breakthroughs.
In this article, we spotlight the top 10 highest wicket-takers of IPL 2025, highlighting their stats, teams, and impact throughout the season.
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Team | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | 21 | GT | 12 |
| 2 | Noor Ahmad | 20 | CSK | 12 |
| 3 | Josh Hazlewood | 18 | RCB | 10 |
| 4 | Trent Boult | 18 | MI | 12 |
| 5 | Varun Chakaravarthy | 17 | KKR | 12 |
| 6 | Arshdeep Singh | 16 | PBKS | 12 |
| 7 | Vaibhav Arora | 16 | KKR | 11 |
| 8 | Sai Kishore | 15 | GT | 12 |
| 9 | Mohammed Siraj | 15 | GT | 12 |
| 10 | Harshit Rana | 15 | KKR | 12 |
Prasidh Krishna emerged as the Purple Cap winner for IPL 2025, finishing with 21 wickets in just 12 games. His ability to strike early in the powerplay and execute yorkers at the death made him a standout bowler for Gujarat Titans (GT).
The Afghan spin sensation Noor Ahmad continued to impress with his variations and guile, claiming 20 wickets for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His left-arm wrist spin was crucial in choking opposition batsmen in the middle overs.
Josh Hazlewood, despite playing only 10 matches, made a massive impact for RCB. With 18 wickets, he provided vital breakthroughs with the new ball and bowled economically during the death overs.
The ever-reliable Trent Boult delivered yet another consistent season for Mumbai Indians (MI). Known for his swing and precision, Boult picked up 18 wickets and was instrumental in MI’s bowling attack.
Varun Chakaravarthy, with his mystery spin, bamboozled batsmen and ended the season with 17 wickets. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he was a constant threat in the middle overs.
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