The IPL 2025 race for the Orange and Purple Caps begins with Ishan Kishan leading the Orange Cap standings, scoring 106 not out off 47 balls for SRH. CSK's Noor Ahmad heads the Purple Cap leaderboard with a 4/18 performance against MI. Significant contributions from RR’s Dhruv Jurel and others highlight early standout performances.
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