Bowlers often don’t get the appreciation they deserve, especially in the modern-day T20 format, as batters who score quickly tend to grab most of the attention. However, with the emergence of bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal, the narrative has started to shift, thanks to their impactful performances.
When it comes to fast bowlers, their pace and aggression have always captured the spotlight. For instance, in the last IPL, we witnessed Mayank Yadav from Lucknow Super Giants deliver stunning performances that shocked everyone and made him a standout player.
Looking ahead to IPL 2025, particularly in the context of pacers, the question is, who are the top three bowlers likely to clinch the Purple Cap? Let’s see three high-quality names.
Indian pacers who can clinch Purple Cap in IPL 2025
Jasprit Bumrah
The first name that is surely going to be on this list once again is Jasprit Bumrah, and why not? Since his debut in this cash-rich league, he has never disappointed his captain. With 165 wickets in 133 IPL matches, an average of 22.51, and an economy rate of 7.30, he has shown how much control he has, whether it’s taking wickets or controlling runs. Every time he has stepped up, he has come out on top, and there’s no doubt that Bumrah will once again try to claim the Purple Cap, just as he did in past IPL seasons.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
176 games and 181 wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar may not be at his peak right now, but the control this veteran has over the ball is incredible. Although he is no longer in contention for the national team, he continues to show his magic in domestic cricket. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, we saw his incredible performances. It’s also worth noting that Kumar has gradually increased his pace over the years, which is unusual for a player as he ages. Also, he has already won the Purple Cap in the past, in 2016 and 2017.
Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel won the Purple Cap for the IPL 2021 season and again in 2024. In the upcoming season, we can bet on him as well. Although the pacer is not known for his speed, he is renowned for his variations, especially the slower balls, which always trick the batters. This is why keeping him out of contention is unfair. With his experience and understanding of which deliveries to bowl and when, Harshal is set to be one of the best bowlers in the upcoming IPL 2025.
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