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IPL 2025 Update: Sai Sudharsan Stuns All, Seizes Orange Cap Silently – Noor Ahmad Tops Wicket Chart
As the IPL 2025 season heats up, the race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap is turning fierce. Amid big names and star-studded lineups, one young Indian batter is quietly scripting a story of dominance—Sai Sudharsan. With consistent performances, the Gujarat Titans opener has overtaken big guns like Nicholas Pooran to wear the Orange Cap with over 300 runs in just six matches.
On the bowling front, Noor Ahmad, despite Chennai Super Kings’ poor run, has emerged as a standout performer, securing the Purple Cap with 12 wickets in six games.
🧡 Orange Cap: Sai Sudharsan Takes the Spotlight
Before Saturday’s match, LSG’s Nicholas Pooran was leading the run charts. However, Gujarat’s Sai Sudharsan turned the tables with a solid knock against the same team. He now leads with 329 runs in six games, pushing Pooran to second.
Here are the Top 5 in the Orange Cap race:
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 329 | 82 |
| 2 | Nicholas Pooran | Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 288 | 87* |
| 3 | Mitchell Marsh | Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 265 | 81 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 208 | 61 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 205 | 73* |
💜 Purple Cap: Noor Ahmad Shines Amid CSK’s Fall
Even as Chennai Super Kings struggle near the bottom of the points table, young spinner Noor Ahmad has emerged as their silver lining. With 12 wickets in 6 matches, he currently holds the Purple Cap.
Here's the Top 5 wicket-takers so far:
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 12 | 4/18 |
| 2 | Sai Kishore | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 10 | 3/30 |
| 3 | Mohammed Siraj | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 10 | 4/17 |
| 4 | Hardik Pandya | Mumbai Indians | 4 | 10 | 5/36 |
| 5 | Khaleel Ahmed | Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 10 | 3/29 |
📊 IPL 2025 Points Table After 25 Matches
Gujarat Titans continue to dominate, followed by Delhi Capitals and KKR. Chennai and Hyderabad are struggling, sitting at the bottom.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.413 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.278 |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +0.803 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.539 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.289 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.078 |
| 7 | Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.733 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.010 |
| 9 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.554 |
| 10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.629 |
