The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heading towards a thrilling final showdown. On Sunday, June 1, the clash will feature Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2. The winner will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final on June 3. Both matches are set to take place at the illustrious Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
With just two matches remaining, the Orange and Purple Cap races have become intense. Recent matches have reshuffled the stats, sparking the question: Who will claim the titles of Run Machine and Wicket King? The Orange Cap is awarded to the player with the most runs, while the Purple Cap is donned by the player with the most wickets.
Contenders for the Orange Cap
Currently, Sai Sudharsan holds the Orange Cap, amassing 759 runs in 15 matches. Despite his impressive performance, his team exited the tournament on May 30 after losing to Mumbai. Following him is Suryakumar Yadav with 673 runs in 15 matches, Shubman Gill with 650 in 15, Mitchell Marsh with 627 in 15, and Virat Kohli with 614 in 14 matches.
Contenders for the Purple Cap
Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans leads the Purple Cap standings, taking 25 wickets in 15 matches. Trailing him is Noor Ahmed from Chennai Super Kings with 24 wickets in 14 matches. Other notable contenders include RCB's Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets in 11 matches), MI's Trent Boult (21 wickets in 15 matches), and R Sai Kishore (19 wickets in 15 matches).
