IPL 2025 Final: Josh Hazlewood's Path to the Purple Cap

IPL 2025 Final Match Details

The final of IPL 2025 is set to take place on June 3, featuring Punjab Kings against RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Currently, Prasidh Krishna is a strong contender for the Purple Cap, awarded to the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. However, if a bowler achieves something unprecedented during this season, the Purple Cap could slip from Krishna's grasp.

Josh Hazlewood's Challenge

At this point, Josh Hazlewood from RCB remains the only bowler in contention for the Purple Cap. To claim this title, he must perform exceptionally well, achieving a feat that has only occurred twice in IPL history. Specifically, Hazlewood needs to secure at least five wickets in the final match. Even if he manages to take four wickets while conceding fewer runs, he could surpass Krishna due to his superior average.

Current Wicket-Taking Stats

In IPL 2025, Prasidh Krishna has taken 25 wickets over 15 matches, although his team's journey ended in the eliminator round. Following him, Noor Ahmad has 24 wickets, Trent Boult has 22, and Josh Hazlewood has 21. If Hazlewood can take four wickets for less than 30 runs or five wickets regardless of runs conceded, he will surpass Krishna, whose average stands at 19.52, compared to Hazlewood's impressive 15.81.