In the latest action-packed IPL 2025 match, Gujarat Titans (GT), under the leadership of Shubman Gill, secured an emphatic 58-run victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It was a one-sided clash where Sai Sudharsan stole the show with a stunning 82 runs off 53 balls, leading GT to a formidable 217/6 in the first innings.
RR’s response fell short as their batting line-up crumbled to just 159 runs. Despite Tushar Deshpande and Maheesh Theekshana’s two-wicket efforts, GT’s bowlers dominated. Sanju Samson’s 41 runs off 28 balls and Shimron Hetmyer’s 52 off 32 were the only noteworthy contributions for RR, but quick wickets by GT’s bowlers sealed the win.
Post-match, GT’s bowlers have climbed up the Purple Cap rankings. Left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore now sits at the second spot, just one wicket shy of Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, who holds onto the top position for now. Kishore, with his two wickets in the match, has taken his tally to 10 wickets in 5 matches, while his economy rate stands at an impressive 7.25. Along with him, Mohammed Siraj also joined the top ranks, maintaining an economy of 7.70 and 10 wickets so far.
Another GT star, Prasidh Krishna, made his presence felt with a season-best 3/24 and is now in eighth position with 8 wickets from 5 games. Here’s a quick look at the updated Purple Cap standings:
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy Rate | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 11 | 8.33 | 4/18 |
| 2 | R Sai Kishore | Gujarat Titans | 5 | 10 | 7.25 | 3/30 |
| 3 | Mohammed Siraj | Gujarat Titans | 5 | 10 | 7.70 | 4/17 |
| 4 | Khaleel Ahmed | Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 10 | 8.25 | 3/29 |
| 5 | Hardik Pandya | Mumbai Indians | 4 | 10 | 8.57 | 5/36 |
| 6 | Mitchell Starc | Delhi Capitals | 3 | 9 | 8.91 | 5/35 |
| 7 | Shardul Thakur | Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 9 | 10.82 | 4/34 |
| 8 | Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 5 | 8 | 7.05 | 3/24 |
| 9 | Josh Hazlewood | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 8 | 7.76 | 3/21 |
| 10 | Digvesh Rathi | Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 7 | 7.75 | 2/30 |
In the coming days, the competition for the Purple Cap is expected to intensify, with players like Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc looking to make their move. Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru needs just four wickets to top the chart, while Mitchell Starc from Delhi Capitals, with nine wickets in three games, is just three wickets away from taking over the top spot from Noor Ahmad.
