Delhi Capitals Secure Third Straight Win
Delhi Capitals (DC) are flying high in IPL 2025 after securing their third consecutive win, beating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday, April 5. With 6 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.257, they remain unbeaten and are comfortably sitting at the top of the table. DC is clearly the team to beat this season.
RCB and Gujarat Titans Close Behind
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have climbed up to the 2nd and 3rd spots respectively, each with 4 points. Strong performances and positive NRRs—+1.149 for RCB and +0.807 for GT—keep them within striking distance of the leaders.
Punjab Kings Slip to Fourth
Punjab Kings (PBKS), who were previously in the top three, dropped to the fourth spot after a one-sided loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR). Although their points (4) remain the same as RCB and GT, their NRR has dropped slightly to +0.074.
Mid-Table Battle Intensifies
Teams ranked 5th to 7th—Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Rajasthan Royals (RR)—all have 4 points each from 4 matches. The only thing separating them is their NRR, making every upcoming game crucial for playoff hopes.
Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad Struggle at the Bottom
The bottom three teams—Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)—have only managed 2 points so far. CSK and SRH have especially poor NRRs at -0.891 and -1.612, respectively, and will need to bounce back quickly to stay in contention.
Orange Cap Race: Nicholas Pooran Leads the Charge
LSG’s Nicholas Pooran is on fire this season, leading the Orange Cap standings with 201 runs in 4 matches. GT’s Sai Sudharsan follows closely with 186 runs in 3 games, while LSG’s Mitchell Marsh rounds out the top three with 184 runs.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 201 | 4 |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 186 | 3 |
| 3 | Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 184 | 4 |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 171 | 4 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | GT | 166 | 3 |
Purple Cap Race: Noor Ahmad Dominates
CSK’s Noor Ahmad continues his dominance in the Purple Cap race with 10 wickets in 4 matches. DC’s Mitchell Starc is right behind with 9 wickets from just 3 games, and Hardik Pandya’s recent 5-wicket haul has pushed him into the top three.
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Economy | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 10 | 7.86 | 4 |
| 2 | Mitchell Starc | DC | 9 | 8.91 | 3 |
| 3 | Hardik Pandya | DC | 8 | 7.50 | 3 |
| 4 | Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | 8 | 7.91 | 4 |
| 5 | Shardul Thakur | LSG | 7 | 10.15 | 4 |
Final Thoughts: It’s Still Anyone’s Game
Although Delhi Capitals have taken the early lead, the competition is fierce. With seven teams sitting between 4 to 6 points, the rankings could shift dramatically in just one matchday. The race for the Orange and Purple Caps is equally thrilling, making this one of the most exciting IPL seasons yet!(live score cricket ipl)