IPL 2025 Orange Cap and Purple Cap Updated Standings: Nicholas Pooran and Shardul Thakur lead the race

Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) emphatic five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) not only got them their first points in IPL 2025 but also propelled two of their star performers to the top of the Orange and Purple Cap standings.
Nicholas Pooran’s blistering knock of 70 off just 26 balls helped him become the tournament’s leading run-scorer, while Shardul Thakur’s sensational four-wicket haul made him the highest wicket-taker. With this victory, LSG also sent a strong message to the other teams, showing their firepower with both bat and ball.
Pooran has been in sublime form, amassing 145 runs in just two matches at a staggering strike rate of 258.92. His fearless approach against SRH, where he hammered seven boundaries and six sixes, made him a nightmare for the opposition.
He now leads the Orange Cap race, with his teammate Mitchell Marsh (124 runs) following closely behind in second place. Travis Head (114 runs) and Ishan Kishan (106 runs), both from SRH, are also in the top five, but their performances weren’t enough to prevent their team’s defeat. Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Jurel (103 runs) completes the list, showcasing the rising talent in the league.

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On the bowling front, Shardul Thakur’s heroics with the ball have put him firmly in the lead for the Purple Cap. His spell of 4/34 against SRH dismantled their top order, including the prized wicket of Ishan Kishan for a golden duck.
Thakur’s ability to strike at crucial moments has given LSG a major edge in their campaign. Following him is Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, who bagged an impressive 4/18 in his only outing so far. Krunal Pandya (RCB) and Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) are tied with three wickets each, while KKR’s Varun Chakaravarthy also finds himself in the top five despite a higher average.
As the tournament progresses, both the Orange and Purple Cap races are expected to intensify. With Pooran and Thakur currently leading the charts, LSG will look to build on this momentum when they take on Punjab Kings in their next clash. Fans can expect more fireworks as the race for individual and team glory heats up in IPL 2025.