Shardul Thakur Tops the Purple Cap Chart with Stunning Performances
Shardul Thakur is making headlines after a sensational 4 for 34 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), earning him the Player of the Match award and the second-best bowling performance of the season so far. As an injury replacement for Mohsin Khan, he has grabbed the opportunity with both hands—starting with 2 for 19 in LSG’s opener against Delhi Capitals (DC), where he dismissed Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel in the very first over.
Against SRH, Thakur struck again, removing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan on back-to-back deliveries before returning to take out Abhinav Manohar and Mohammed Shami. With six wickets in just two matches, he now leads the Purple Cap standings.
Close Contenders: Noor Ahmad and Krunal Pandya Not Far Behind
Coming in at second is Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) Noor Ahmad, whose mesmerizing wrist spin brought him 4 for 18 in their opening win over Mumbai Indians (MI) – currently the best single-match bowling performance this season.
RCB’s Krunal Pandya sits at third on the leaderboard after taking 3 for 29 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on opening night. Both players are proving to be early standout performers with the ball.
Orange Cap Leaderboard: Pooran and Marsh Power LSG’s Batting
LSG’s domination continues in the Orange Cap standings, with Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh occupying the top two spots. Pooran has been in explosive form, smashing 75 off 30 against DC and 70 off 26 against SRH. He’s already hit 13 sixes in two games and has the highest strike rate in the league at a jaw-dropping 258.91.
Mitchell Marsh, batting at the top of the order, is not far behind. He scored 72 off 36 against DC and 52 off 31 against SRH, totaling 124 runs. Back this season purely as a batter after recovering from injury, Marsh’s consistency has given LSG a solid start at the top.
Travis Head Follows Up a Strong 2024 with More Fireworks
SRH’s Travis Head is currently third in the Orange Cap race, carrying his momentum from IPL 2024. He opened the season with a blistering 67 from 31 balls against Rajasthan Royals (RR), nearly helping SRH break the all-time IPL team score record. He followed it up with a 47 from 28 against LSG, proving he’s still in red-hot form.
LSG Leading Both Charts: The Team to Watch This Season
With Shardul Thakur leading the Purple Cap list and Pooran and Marsh dominating the Orange Cap standings, the Lucknow Super Giants are clearly a force to be reckoned with. Their balance of power-hitting and bowling depth could make them serious title contenders this year.
As IPL 2025 unfolds, these early performances are setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling season. Stay tuned—things are just heating up!(live score cricket ipl)