IPL 2025: Who leads Purple Cap race after MI-RCB match?
What's the story
Several high-stakes matches have made headlines in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
It should be mentioned that the coveted Purple Cap will go to the player who takes the most wickets in the season.
The Purple Cap race appears alluring as several bowlers have established themselves in the current competition.
Here we look at the leading wicket-takers following Match 20 between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
#1
Noor Ahmad - 10 wickets
Noor Ahmad, Chennai Super Kings' left-arm wrist-spinner, continues to lead the Purple Cap leaderboard.
He was the first bowler this season to hit 10 wickets. Having played four games, he has scalped 10 wickets at a remarkable average of 11.80. His economy is also impressive (7.86).
Ahmad's brilliant 4/18 in CSK's first match against Mumbai Indians (MI) remains his best figures this season.
#2
Hardik Pandya - 10 wickets
MI captain Hardik Pandya occupies the second spot on the Purple Cap leaderboard, having taken 10 wickets from four matches at 12. His economy is also decent (8.57).
The pacer boosted his tally with a five-wicket haul against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He claimed 5/36 in the game as this was his maiden fifer in the 20-over format.
He has also made some vital batting contributions.
#3
Mohammed Siraj - 9 wickets
Gujarat Titans star Mohammed Siraj has been at his lethal best this season.
He has scalped nine wickets across four games this season at 13.78.
His economy (7.75) is also impressive as the pacer has been the most effective in the powerplay overs.
Siraj bowled a sensational spell in the game against SRH and recorded his best bowling figures in the competition (4/17).
#4
Mitchell Starc - 9 wickets
Delhi Capitals ace speedster Mitchell Starc owns the fourth spot on the Purple Cap leaderboard.
He owns nine wickets from just three games, averaging a sensational 11.55 (ER: 8.91).
His best performance was a stunning 5/35 against SRH, which was also his career-best T20 figures.
This brilliant show of bowling has helped him a lot on the leaderboard.
#5
R Sai Kishore - 8 wickets
The fifth spot on this list is occupied by Gujarat Titans left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore.
The 28-year-old has featured in four matches, having picked up eight wickets at 14.12. His economy of 7.06 is also brilliant.
Most of his success has come in the middle overs as his best figures read 3/30.