Purple Cap Holder In IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur Leads the Wicket-Takers List

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been a thrilling season so far, showcasing exceptional performances from both batters and bowlers. While batters have dominated with power-hitting, bowlers have played a crucial role in restricting the opposition and turning games in their teams’ favor. Among them, Shardul Thakur (LSG) has emerged as the leading wicket-taker, followed closely by other notable bowlers like Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, and Krunal Pandya.

Shardul Thakur, playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been the standout performer with the ball. His ability to take crucial wickets at key moments has made him a match-winner for his team. With 6 wickets in 6 matches, he has maintained an impressive average of 8 and an economy rate of 6.0. His best bowling figures this season stand at 4/34, making him a force to reckon with in the tournament.

Purple Cap Holder In IPL 2025

Rank	Player	Team	Matches	Wickets	Average	Overs	Runs	Best Figures	Economy	Strike Rate	3W
1	Shardul Thakur	LSG	6	6	8.0	6	53	4/34	8.0	6.0	1
2	Noor Ahmad	CSK	4	4	4.0	4	18	4/18	4.0	6.0	1
3	Khaleel Ahmed	CSK	3	3	9.0	4	29	3/29	7.0	8.0	1
4	Krunal Pandya	RCB	3	3	9.0	4	29	3/29	7.0	8.0	1
5	Sai Kishore	GT	3	3	10.0	4	30	3/30	7.0	8.0	1
6	Varun Chakaravarthy	KKR	3	3	20.0	8	60	2/17	7.0	16.0	0
7	Vignesh Puthur	MI	3	3	10.0	4	32	3/32	8.0	8.0	1
8	Digvesh Singh	LSG	3	3	23.0	8	71	2/31	8.0	16.0	0
9	Tushar Deshpande	RR	3	3	17.0	5	51	3/44	10.0	10.0	1
10	Harshal Patel	SRH	3	3	20.0	6	62	2/34	10.0	12.0	0

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