IPL 2025 Orange and Purple Cap Standings: Varun, Arora Tied for Third Among Bowlers

IPL 2025 Orange and Purple Cap Standings After Match 15: Varun, Arora Among Six Bowlers Tied for Third

Here’s your daily update on the top three run-scorers and wicket-takers in IPL 2025 following Match 15 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Orange Cap Leaders

1. Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Pooran retains the Orange Cap with 189 runs at a stunning average of 63.00 and a blistering strike rate of 219.76. After his explosive knocks of 75 (30 balls) against Delhi Capitals and 70 (26) versus SRH, he added 44 more against Punjab Kings to stay ahead.

2. B Sai Sudharsan (GT)
Just three runs behind Pooran, Sudharsan has 186 runs in three matches. His consistent form includes scores of 74, 63, and most recently, 49 off 36 balls against RCB.

3. Jos Buttler (GT)
Batting at No. 3 for Gujarat this season, Buttler has amassed 166 runs with a strike rate of 172.91. He sealed GT's recent win with an unbeaten 73 off 39 balls.

Purple Cap Leaders

1. Noor Ahmad (CSK)
The Chennai Super Kings spinner remains on top with 9 wickets in three matches. His figures include standout spells of 4 for 18, 3 for 36, and 2 for 28 — outshining even teammates R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

2. Mitchell Starc (DC)
Just one wicket behind, Starc has claimed 8 wickets in only two outings. After picking 3 for 42 against LSG, he delivered a career-best 5 for 35 versus SRH.

3. Six-Way Tie at Third
Six bowlers are currently tied for third place with six wickets each. Among them are KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora, who picked up three wickets apiece against SRH. They share the spot with:

• R Sai Kishore (GT)

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB)

• Shardul Thakur (LSG)

• Khaleel Ahmed (CSK)

Stay tuned for more leaderboard shakeups as the tournament heats up!

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