Mon Mar 31 17:10:00 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025: Noor Ahmad Leads Wicket-Taking Charge, Starc Makes Impact
**Mumbai, India –** The IPL 2025 tournament is heating up, with exciting performances from both batsmen and bowlers shaping the leaderboard. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Noor Ahmad currently leads the Purple Cap race with an impressive nine wickets from just three matches. His best performance was a Player-of-the-Match haul of 4 for 18 against Mumbai Indians. He continues to be a key asset for CSK, contributing 2 for 28 in their recent loss against Rajasthan Royals.
Delhi Capitals (DC) bowler Mitchell Starc has stormed into the top three bowlers, achieving career-best T20 figures of 5 for 35 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This followed a 3 for 42 performance in his first match. CSK’s Khaleel Ahmed also features in the top three, with eight wickets.
Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran dominates the batting charts, leading the Orange Cap race with impressive scores of 75 and 70 in recent matches. His strike rate of 258.92 and 13 sixes highlight his explosive batting style. Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan is a strong second, with 137 runs in two innings, and Travis Head is also among the top three run-scorers.
The competition is fierce, with several players vying for top positions in both batting and bowling categories. The IPL 2025 promises further exciting contests in the weeks to come.
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