IPL 2025 power hitters News

Punjab Kings' thrilling IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 victory over Mumbai Indians was marked by Shreyas Iyer's stellar innings, Preity Zinta's jubilant celebrations, and RJ Mahvash's viral reaction to Yuzvendra Chahal's crucial wicket.

Sai Sudharsan tops IPL 2025’s Orange Cap standings with 417 runs at a 152.19 strike rate, edging Nicholas Pooran, whose explosive 204.89 rate secures second place. Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav leaps into third, averaging 62.17 after his comeback. Jos Buttler’s 71.20 average anchors Rajasthan, while Mitchell Marsh bolsters Delhi with a 160.75 strike rate. Aiden Markram’s steady 326 runs keep Sunrisers in contention. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, both averaging above 64, provide stability for Lucknow and RCB. Young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal and stylist Shubman Gill round out the top ten, keeping the Orange Cap race fiercely competitive.

Abhishek Sharma etched his name in IPL history with a sensational 141-run knock-off just 55 balls in IPL 2025, becoming the highest individual scorer among Indian players. Opening for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he smashed the fastest century by an Indian in IPL—reaching the landmark in just 40 balls. His innings was a perfect blend of timing, power, and fearless intent, featuring a flurry of sixes that left fans and bowlers stunned. This record-breaking performance not only announced his arrival as a top-tier T20 batter but also ignited fresh excitement around the new generation of Indian cricket stars in the IPL.  

The battle for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap and Purple Cap is intensifying as the tournament progresses. With every match, the race for the most runs and most wickets in IPL 2025 is shifting, and after the thrilling Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders encounter, we have new frontrunners in both categories. Here’s a quick look at the top performers dominating the leaderboard and making a strong case for the season’s most coveted individual awards.