In a thrilling showdown that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a masterclass performance, overpowering the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on their home turf. The defending champions silenced the roaring Chennai crowd, securing a decisive victory that propelled them to the third spot in the IPL 2025 points table. With 6 points and a net run rate of +0.803, KKR is back in the hunt, while CSK’s woes continue as they languish in ninth place after their fifth consecutive defeat.
IPL 2025 Points Table: The Race Heats Up
The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are setting the pace at the top of the table, both boasting 8 points each. Hot on their heels are KKR, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), all tied with 6 points. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) hold the seventh spot with 4 points, while the bottom three remain unchanged. Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and last season’s runners-up, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), are struggling with just 2 points each.
IPL 2025 Orange Cap List: The Battle for Supremacy
The race for the Orange Cap remains fiercely competitive. Lucknow Super Giants’ Nicholas Pooran continues to lead the pack with 288 runs, showcasing his explosive batting prowess. Close behind is GT’s Sai Sudharsan with 273 runs, while LSG’s Mitchell Marsh holds firm in third place with 265 runs. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane has surged to fourth place with 204 runs, pushing GT’s Jos Buttler down to fifth with 202 runs.
IPL 2025 Purple Cap List: Bowlers Shine Bright
CSK’s Noor Ahmed remains the undisputed leader in the Purple Cap race, adding another wicket to his tally in the clash against KKR, taking his total to 12. The second spot is a four-way tie, with MI’s Hardik Pandya, GT’s Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, and CSK’s Khaleel Ahmed all claiming 10 wickets each. The competition among bowlers is as intense as ever, with every delivery potentially changing the game.
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