Shardul Thakur has taken the lead in the race for the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 after his impressive performance for Lucknow Super Giants against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Thakur claimed four wickets in the match, bringing his total to six wickets in two games with an economy rate of 8.83 and an average of 8.83. Noor Ahmad had previously held the top spot after his four-wicket haul for Chennai Super Kings in the opening match against Mumbai Indians.
The current list of leading wicket-takers in IPL 2025 is as follows:
1. Shardul Thakur (LSG) – 6 wickets
2. Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 4 wickets
3. Krunal Pandya (RCB) – 3 wickets
4. Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) – 3 wickets
5. Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR) – 3 wickets
Thakur’s impressive performance has put him at the top of the table, with Ahmad closely following behind. The competition for the Purple Cap is heating up as the tournament progresses. The list was updated after the SRH vs LSG match on March 27th.
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