Fast Bowlers Lead The Charge In IPL 2025's Top Bowling Charts

The only exception is CSK's young Afghan spinner, Noor Ahmed, who stands tall as the sole spinner in the top five of the Purple Cap race.

Here's a quick look at the leading wicket-takers so far.

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The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has been dominated by fast bowlers, with pace clearly trumping spin. While quicks have made headlines with fiery spells, spinners have found it tough to make a mark. The only exception is CSK's young Afghan spinner, Noor Ahmed, who stands tall as the sole spinner in the top five of the Purple Cap race.

Here's a quick look at the leading wicket-takers so far:

1. Noor Ahmed (CSK) – 11 wickets: The 19-year-old left-arm spinner from Afghanistan has been outstanding for Chennai Super Kings. In 5 matches, Noor has picked up 11 wickets, with a best of 4/18. He's the only spinner in the top five and continues to be a key asset for CSK in the middle overs.

2. Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) – 10 wickets: Another standout performer from CSK, left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has bagged 10 wickets in 5 matches. His best figures this season are 3/29, and he's maintained an impressive economy of 8.25, conceding just 165 runs so far.

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3. Hardik Pandya (MI) – 10 wickets: Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Hardik Pandya has rediscovered his bowling rhythm in IPL 2025. In just 4 matches, he's already taken 10 wickets. His best performance came against LSG, where he picked up 5/36, turning the match on its head.

4. Mohammed Siraj (GT) – 9 wickets: Siraj has brought firepower to Gujarat Titans' pace attack. He's taken 9 wickets in 4 matches, with best figures of 4/17 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Siraj has excelled in both the powerplay and at the death.

5. Mitchell Starc (DC) – 9 wickets: Delhi Capitals' pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has delivered with pace and precision. Despite playing only 3 matches, he has already grabbed 9 wickets. His best - 5/35 against SRH - was a lethal display of fast bowling.

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