IPL 2025 Final: Josh Hazlewood's Quest for 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 an extraordinary feat during the IPL 2025 season, the Purple Cap could slip from Krishna's grasp.

Josh Hazlewood's Challenge

At present, Josh Hazlewood from RCB remains in the race for the Purple Cap, but he faces a significant challenge. To claim the Purple Cap, Hazlewood must accomplish something that has only occurred twice in IPL 2025: taking at least five wickets in the final match. If he manages to secure four wickets while conceding fewer runs, he could surpass Krishna due to his superior average.

Current Wicket-Taking Leaders

Prasidh Krishna has taken 25 wickets in 15 matches for GT during IPL 2025, 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 wickets. If Hazlewood takes four wickets for less than 30 runs or five wickets regardless of runs conceded, he will outpace Krishna, whose average stands at 19.52, compared to Hazlewood's impressive 15.81.