The IPL 2025 extravaganza started last weekend and six teams played each other over the course of two days. Teams such as Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Chennai Super Kings played against each other. During the first three matches, a few players came up with brilliant bowling performances.
However, we have picked the top-five highest wicket takers after the first five games. The highest wicket taker at the end of the season will win the Purple Cap. The race for the prize will be intense every game during the tournament. A few known and unknown players have come up with some great bowling performances although some players ended up on the losing side.
Purple Cap contenders for the IPL 2025
| Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad (CSK) | 1 | 4 | 4/18 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 6.00 | 1 | – |
| KK Ahmed (CSK) | 1 | 3 | 3/29 | 9.66 | 7.25 | 8.00 | – | – |
| KH Pandya (RCB) | 1 | 3 | 3/29 | 9.66 | 7.25 | 8.00 | – | – |
| R Sai Kishore (GT) | 1 | 3 | 3/30 | 10.00 | 7.50 | 8.00 | – | – |
| V Puthur (MI) | 1 | 3 | 3/32 | 10.66 | 8.00 | 8.00 | – | – |
See Also:- IPL 2025 Captains List
Some of these players are expected to remain in the race to the Purple Cap. However, things can change drastically and the contenders for the award will change almost everyday.
