This season, the 18th of Indian Premier League is over today, and we have a winner, The Royal Challengers Bangalore. They took home the trophy after battling for 17 consecutive seasons and it was a very emotional moment for all fans and players. In all honesty it was among many memorable seasons as we saw some rookies really take to the spotlight. And certainly, this year, we witnessed some truly amazing cricket action. As with every season, the race for the orange and purple caps was a neck-to-neck race. However, this year as well, the purple cap as well as the cap with orange were taken by a player from one team and we’re speaking about Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titans. Let’s discuss the journey they took through this year’s IPL and what made it unique about it. Let’s get started.
Purple Cap Winner in IPL 2025: Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans)
Although Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans didn’t make it to the finals in this year’s IPL with no doubt the bowlers’ efforts such as Prasidh Krishan helped them reach the play-off. With 25 wickets to his name He was awarded as the Purple Cap winner in IPL 2025. It was the first time he won this prize. He was even almost winning his purple cap in IPL 2022 too however, he missed the cut. Following the IPL 2022 the player was not able to play for the next two seasons, meaning that the IPL 2025 was actually his first season of comeback and, boy, what a comeback.
In the current season of the IPL He was the primary spin bowling player in The Gujarat Titans team, and He was among the main reasons why the team continued to win crucial matches during the league stage each and every game. In the end, as a result of his incredible performance during the IPL the player was picked for the India Test team for the England tour that starts on June 20, 2025. For those who aren’t aware the player has already made his debut with the Indian national team in all three forms of the game. However, this time, it seems like he’ll have more chances to show his worth.
Orange Cap Winner in IPL 2025: Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)
Over 750 runs in an entire season in IPL? That’s something only a handful of famous players have achieved during the course of IPL and watching an untrained player accomplish the feat is pure joy for any fan of cricket. If you’re looking to witness an elite cricketer in IPL and you were looking for a classy player, it Sai Sudharsan was shining in every game. In only 15 games the player had 759 runs with an average of 54.21 average and an average strike rate of 156+. Also, it is worth noting that he scored six 50plus scores and one century. We all know how he and his partner in the opening position of their team Shubhman Gill chased the 200+ mark without letting go of even a single wicket. It was something that IPL fans had never seen before.
It was however not the first time to score massive runs for his team’s scoreboard. And, being in the list of the orange caps and all that, he’s had the experience before. In the final season of the IPL where he scored 500plus runs and was also among the top runs scored by his team, the Gujarat Titans. This consistent performance from him which has made it certain that he will get his debut in the Test series for India in the coming England tour. This is confirmed because he was chosen by the BCCI to be part of the main team.
