Sunday’s double-header brings big changes in the race for top honours

The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and after an action-packed Sunday, there’s a fresh shake-up at the top of the Orange and Purple Cap tables. Let’s dive into where things stand right now.

Orange Cap: Kohli Moves Ahead After a Big Day

The Orange Cap — awarded to the tournament’s leading run-scorer — changed hands twice on Sunday.

First, Mumbai Indians' (MI) Suryakumar Yadav overtook Gujarat Titans' (GT) B Sai Sudharsan after scoring a quick 54 off 28 balls against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). His innings took his total to 427 runs, moving past Sai Sudharsan’s 417.

However, the joy was short-lived.

Later in the evening, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Virat Kohli put on a solid 51 from 47 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC), pushing his total to 443 runs and reclaiming the top spot.

But the battle isn't over yet. Sai Sudharsan will have a chance to bounce back when Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday in Jaipur.

Current Top 5 in Orange Cap Race:

• Virat Kohli (RCB) - 443 runs
   
• Suryakumar Yadav (MI) - 427 runs
   
• B Sai Sudharsan (GT) - 417 runs
   
• Nicholas Pooran (LSG) - 404 runs
   
• Mitchell Marsh (LSG) - 378 runs
   

Purple Cap: Hazlewood Takes the Lead

Josh Hazlewood of RCB is now leading the race for the Purple Cap, given to the season’s top wicket-taker. His figures of 2/36 against DC helped him reach 18 wickets from 10 matches.

Trailing him is Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans with 16 wickets from 8 matches.

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) Noor Ahmad sits third with 14 wickets, while Trent Boult (MI), Krunal Pandya (RCB), and Harshal Patel (SRH) are all tied with 13 wickets each.

Current Top 5 in Purple Cap Race:

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB) - 18 wickets
   
• Prasidh Krishna (GT) - 16 wickets
   
• Noor Ahmad (CSK) - 14 wickets
   
• Trent Boult (MI) - 13 wickets
   
• Krunal Pandya (RCB) & Harshal Patel (SRH) - 13 wickets each
   

Other Stats You Should Check Out

While the Orange and Purple Cap races are grabbing the spotlight, other interesting numbers are shaping up too:

• Highest batting strike rates
   
• Best bowling economy rates
   
• Most sixes
   
• Best bowling figures in a match