IPL 2025 Orange and Purple Caps: Following the 51st match of the Indian Premier League 2025, the Purple Cap is held by fast bowler Famous Krishna, while the Orange Cap is claimed by Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudarshan.
Who holds the Orange and Purple Caps after 51 matches?
Highlights
- Sai Sudarshan is wearing the Orange Cap.
- Famous Krishna holds the Purple Cap.
- Suryakumar Yadav is in second place for the Orange Cap.
New Delhi. With a total of 51 matches played in the IPL thus far, the playoff picture is also becoming clearer. Teams like Mumbai, Gujarat, and Bengaluru are performing strongly in the tournament. But what about the standings for the Purple Cap and the Orange Cap? Not many are aware of the current situation. Let’s take a look at who currently holds these two caps and who is leading the race.
When it comes to runs scored, Sai Sudarshan of Gujarat leads the pack. He has accumulated 504 runs in 10 matches, boasting 5 half-centuries to his credit. This year, Sai’s batting average stands at 50, and he has hit a total of 16 sixes. He proudly wears the Orange Cap for the highest runs. However, there are several contenders in the Orange Cap race, with Suryakumar Yadav in second place.
Suryakumar Yadav has scored 475 runs over 11 matches, placing him second in the standings. Close behind him is Jos Buttler, who has garnered 470 runs in just 10 matches. Shubman Gill ranks fourth with 465 runs, while Virat Kohli sits in fifth place with 443 runs. The rankings for the Orange Cap can shift significantly with just one match, so it will be interesting to see who ultimately wears the golden cap.
As for the Purple Cap, it is currently held by Famous Krishna, who has taken 19 wickets in 10 matches, boasting an impressive average of 7.48 runs conceded per wicket. He has achieved the feat of taking 4 wickets in a single match. Following him is Josh Hazlewood in second place, with Trent Boult in third, Noor Ahmed in fourth, and Khalil Ahmed in fifth.
