Virat Kohli seizes Orange Cap with a match-winning half-century against Delhi Capitals, Hazlewood remains at the top in the purple cap race

Virat Kohli has delivered another masterclass by scoring a decisive half-century that guided Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a victory over Delhi Capitals. With this excellent knock, he has jumped to the top of the IPL 2025 orange cap list. He has scored 443 runs in 10 matches at an outstanding average of 63.29. Kohli stands tall at the top, reaffirming his legendary status in the tournament.

Kohli's latest knock of 51 not only secured a crucial win for RCB but also pushed him past fierce competitors in the Orange Cap race. His consistency, featuring six fifties this season, has been the cornerstone of RCB's strong campaign.

Among the other Orange Cap contenders, Suryakumar Yadav (MI) follows closely behind with 427 runs, dazzling fans with a strike rate of 169.44. Sai Sudharsan (GT) sits third with 417 runs, while Nicholas Pooran (LSG) and Mitchell Marsh (LSG) round off the top five, with 404 and 378 runs respectively, showcasing the depth of batting brilliance this season.

Here is the list of the top 10 players in the IPL orange cap list:




Hazlewood remains firm at the top in Purple Cap standing
Meanwhile, in the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood continues to dominate the Purple Cap standings. The RCB pace spearhead has taken 18 wickets in 10 matches, boasting an impressive average of 17.27 and a strike rate of just 12.27. His ability to pick wickets at crucial junctures has been a major factor behind RCB’s strong performances with the ball.

On the Purple Cap leaderboard, Prasidh Krishna (GT) occupies the second spot with 16 wickets in 8 matches, maintaining a superb economy of 7.29. Noor Ahmad (CSK) has impressed with 14 scalps, while veterans Trent Boult (MI) and Krunal Pandya (RCB) complete the top five, with 13 wickets each, underlining the fierce competition among bowlers.

Here is the list of leading wicket takers in the IPL 2025:



With Kohli and Hazlewood leading for RCB from the front, fans have plenty to cheer for their team. As the race for the playoffs heats up, the battle for the Orange and Purple Caps promises even more thrilling performances in the coming weeks.