Noor Ahmad leads Purple Cap with 24 wickets as IPL 2025 league stage ends

The IPL 2025 league stage concluded with Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings leading the Purple Cap race, claiming 24 wickets in 14 matches, showcasing his dominance as a bowler.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a top-two finish after defeating Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets, ensuring a strong position heading into the playoffs.

Punjab Kings also qualified for the playoffs, finishing with 9 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no-result in 14 matches, matching RCB's record but with a slightly better net run rate.

"Noor Ahmad's 24 wickets at an average of 8.2 runs per over have been instrumental for Chennai Super Kings," analysts noted, highlighting his impact.

The league stage statistics reflect a competitive season with top batsmen like Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill also making significant contributions.

Standings snapshot:
Punjab Kings: 14 matches, 9 wins, 4 losses, 1 no-result, net run rate 0.372, 19 points.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 14 matches, 9 wins, 4 losses, 1 no-result, net run rate 0.301, 19 points.

As the IPL moves into the knockout phase, Noor Ahmad's bowling prowess and the strong performances of RCB and Punjab Kings set the stage for an exciting finish to the tournament.

Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings topped the IPL 2025 league stage bowling charts with 24 wickets in 14 matches, as the league stage concluded. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a top-two finish, while Punjab Kings also qualified for the playoffs in a competitive season.