The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was a season defined by high-scoring thrillers and the ultimate redemption of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who finally lifted their maiden trophy. However, while the batters dominated the headlines, the battle for the Purple Cap—the prestigious award for the tournament’s leading wicket-taker—was a masterclass in tactical bowling and sheer pace.
In a season where 200+ scores became the norm, one man stood tall for the Gujarat Titans (GT): Prasidh Krishna. By the time the final wicket fell, the tall Indian pacer had etched his name into history.
Who Won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025?
The winner of the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 was Prasidh Krishna. Representing the Gujarat Titans, Krishna finished the season with a staggering 25 wickets in 15 matches.
He became only the seventh Indian bowler to win the award and the second for the Gujarat Titans, following in the footsteps of Mohammed Shami (2023). Krishna’s ability to extract bounce from flat tracks and his pinpoint accuracy in the death overs made him the most feared bowler of the season.
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Prasidh Krishna’s IPL 2025 Stats:
- Matches: 15
- Wickets: 25
- Best Bowling Figures (BBI): 4/41
- Average: 19.52
- Economy Rate: 8.27
- Strike Rate: 14.16
IPL 2025 Purple Cap Leaderboard: Top 5 Wicket-Takers
The race was incredibly tight until the very end, with young spinners and seasoned veterans breathing down Krishna’s neck. Here is how the top five looked at the conclusion of the tournament:
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Best Figures |
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | 25 | 15 | 4/41 |
| 2 | Noor Ahmad | Chennai Super Kings | 24 | 14 | 4/18 |
| 3 | Josh Hazlewood | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 22 | 12 | 4/33 |
| 4 | Trent Boult | Mumbai Indians | 22 | 16 | 4/26 |
| 5 | Arshdeep Singh | Punjab Kings | 21 | 17 | 3/16 |
Key Highlights of the Purple Cap Race
1. The Rise of Noor Ahmad
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the season was the young Afghan spinner, Noor Ahmad, playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He pushed Prasidh Krishna until the final week, finishing just one wicket short of the lead. His mystery spin and fearless approach at the Chepauk stadium made him a nightmare for middle-order batters.
2. Josh Hazlewood’s Impactful Comeback
Despite playing fewer games (12), Josh Hazlewood was instrumental in RCB’s championship run. His economy and ability to take wickets in the Powerplay kept RCB in the hunt during high-scoring chases. He finished third with 22 wickets, proving why he is considered one of the best T20 bowlers globally.
3. The Consistency of the “Left-Arm Brigade”
Trent Boult (MI) and Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) once again proved the value of left-arm pace. Boult’s early breakthroughs for Mumbai Indians kept them in the playoffs race, while Arshdeep was the lone warrior for the Punjab Kings, finishing with 21 wickets.
The Strategic Shift: Why Bowlers Struggled but Succeeded
IPL 2025 saw some of the highest collective strike rates in tournament history. With shorter boundaries and the “Impact Player” rule allowing teams to bat deeper, bowlers had to innovate.
- Slower Ball Variations: Bowlers like Noor Ahmad and Arshdeep Singh relied heavily on “knuckleballs” and wide yorkers to deceive batters.
- High-End Pace: Prasidh Krishna used his height and high-arm action to generate “heavy” balls that hurried the batters, a strategy that proved more effective than traditional swing this year.
History of Purple Cap Winners (Last 5 Years)
To understand the prestige of this award, let’s look at the recent elite company Prasidh Krishna has joined:
- 2025: Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 25 Wickets
- 2024: Harshal Patel (PBKS) – 24 Wickets
- 2023: Mohammed Shami (GT) – 28 Wickets
- 2022: Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) – 27 Wickets
- 2021: Harshal Patel (RCB) – 32 Wickets
Conclusion
The Purple Cap in IPL 2025 was more than just a statistical achievement; it was a testament to Prasidh Krishna’s resilience and tactical brilliance. In a tournament that favored the willow, Krishna’s 25-wicket haul served as a reminder that “bowlers win you tournaments.”
As we look forward to the next season, the benchmark has been set high. Will a spinner reclaim the throne, or will the Indian pace battery continue to dominate the wicket-taking charts?
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