Prasidh Krishna grabs Purple Cap, ends Noor Ahmad's long dominance

Gujarat Titans ' pace spearhead Prasidh Krishna has risen to the top of the IPL 2025 Purple Cap leaderboard, overtaking Chennai Super Kings’ star spinner Noor Ahmad , who had held the position for a significant part of the tournament. Krishna’s sensational performance against Delhi Capitals, where he picked up four crucial wickets, proved decisive not only in securing a win for his side but also in reshaping the competition for the Purple Cap.
With this latest outing, Krishna now leads the wicket tally with 14 scalps from 7 matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 7.44 and a bowling average of 11.57. His rhythm, control, and ability to strike in key moments have made him one of the most dependable bowlers this season for the Titans.

Noor Ahmad, who had been a consistent performer for Chennai, now stands second with 12 wickets from 7 games, maintaining a commendable economy of 7.12 and an average of 12.00. While Noor has been instrumental in CSK's bowling success this season, Krishna’s recent surge has tilted the leaderboard in favour of the Gujarat Titans.

Top wicket-takers this season, as per the latest IPL stats, include:

• Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 14 wickets
• Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 12 wickets
• Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – 12 wickets
• Kuldeep Yadav (DC) – 11 wickets
• Sai Kishore (GT) – 11 wickets
• Mohammed Siraj (GT) – 11 wickets
• Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) – 11 wickets
• Hardik Pandya (MI) – 11 Wickets

Krishna’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. His four-wicket burst against Delhi Capitals was pivotal in breaking their batting lineup and securing a morale-boosting win for Gujarat. His ability to adapt to different conditions and deliver under pressure has made him a key figure in the Titans’ campaign.
With half the tournament still to go, the race for the Purple Cap remains wide open. However, Prasidh Krishna’s current form suggests he is likely to be a serious contender until the very end. Fans and franchises alike will be keeping a close watch as the competition intensifies.