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IPL 2025: Orange & Purple Cap Leaders – Rahane Crosses 200 Runs
Orange Cap Leaderboard: Rahane Joins the 200-Run Club
The race for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap is heating up. Although the top three positions remain unchanged, Ajinkya Rahane has quietly made a significant move up the ranks.
In a low-scoring chase at Chepauk, Rahane scored an unbeaten 20 off 17 balls against KKR. As a result, he became the fifth batter to cross the 200-run mark this season.
Here’s the current Orange Cap top five:
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – Still leads with consistent performances.
- B Sai Sudharsan (GT) – Continues his solid season.
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – Impressively, he has four fifties in five innings.
- Ajinkya Rahane (CSK) – Steadily building a strong season.
- Jos Buttler (GT) – Now has 203 runs and is gaining ground.
Meanwhile, big names like Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and KL Rahul are not far behind, all boasting over 180 runs each. Clearly, the Orange Cap race is getting tighter with every match.
Purple Cap Leaderboard: Noor Ahmad Holds the Lead
On the bowling front, Noor Ahmad remains on top with 11 wickets. Though his pace has slightly slowed in recent games, he still holds a comfortable lead.
Here’s the current Purple Cap top five:
- Noor Ahmad (GT) – 11 wickets in 6 games.
- Hardik Pandya (MI) – 10 wickets and providing crucial breakthroughs.
- Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) – Reliable and consistent with the ball.
- R Sai Kishore (GT) – Continues to make every over count.
- Mohammed Siraj (GT) – Back in form and climbing the charts rapidly.
Furthermore, bowlers from GT are dominating the leaderboard, showcasing the depth in their squad.
CSK’s Woes Continue – Dhoni Calls for Introspection
MS Dhoni, acting as stand-in captain for Chennai Super Kings, expressed clear frustration after their fifth consecutive loss. Notably, CSK collapsed to just 103 runs — their lowest total ever at Chepauk. Subsequently, KKR chased it down with 59 balls to spare, marking CSK’s worst defeat in terms of balls remaining.
Dhoni said, “We need to look deep down inside. Partnerships and application are key. We’re not matching others; we need to play to our strengths.”
Key Stats:
- CSK lost three straight home games for the first time in IPL history.
- Their 59-ball defeat is the worst in CSK history, surpassing their 2020 loss to MI.
- Despite the poor run, CSK remain ninth, just above SRH on net run rate.
Final Thoughts
The IPL 2025 season is reaching a crucial and exciting phase. While Rahane quietly climbs the Orange Cap ladder, bowlers like Noor Ahmad and Hardik Pandya are setting the pace for the Purple Cap.
Moreover, with the playoffs race intensifying, every run and every wicket now holds more weight. Therefore, teams like CSK must regroup quickly and bounce back strong if they hope to stay in contention.
