IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Punjab Kings Gain Big Win Over LSG
IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Punjab Kings Gain Big Win Over LSG
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to thrill cricket fans with exciting matches and dramatic shifts in the points table. In the latest clash, Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a dominating performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), gaining crucial points in their playoff push. Here’s how the win impacts the IPL 2025 Points Table and who now leads the Orange Cap and Purple Cap races.
Punjab Kings vs LSG: Match Highlights
In a high-stakes match at the newly renovated Mohali stadium, Punjab Kings outclassed LSG by 7 wickets, thanks to a blazing half-century by Shikhar Dhawan and a clinical bowling effort led by Arshdeep Singh.
Match Summary:
- LSG Score: 159/8 in 20 overs
- PBKS Score: 160/3 in 17.5 overs
- Result: PBKS won by 7 wickets
Shikhar Dhawan anchored the chase with a composed 68* off 45 balls, while Liam Livingstone provided fireworks with a quick 33 off 15. Earlier, Arshdeep Singh picked 3 wickets for just 24 runs, restricting LSG to a below-par total.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table (After PBKS vs LSG)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 6 | 2 | +1.125 | 12 |
| 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 6 | 3 | +0.845 | 12 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 4 | +0.310 | 10 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.278 | 10 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 4 | 5 | -0.152 | 8 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 | 4 | 4 | -0.110 | 8 |
| 7 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 | 3 | 6 | -0.320 | 6 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.488 | 6 |
| 9 | Delhi Capitals | 9 | 2 | 7 | -0.599 | 4 |
Key Takeaway:
With this victory, Punjab Kings have jumped to the 3rd position and strengthened their chances for the playoffs.
Orange Cap 2025: Top Run-Scorers So Far
The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer in the IPL season. After this match, the standings are as follows:
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 8 | 403 | 57.57 | 141.25 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | GT | 9 | 388 | 48.50 | 145.62 |
| 3 | Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 9 | 375 | 46.87 | 135.90 |
| 4 | Jos Buttler | RR | 8 | 360 | 45.00 | 150.00 |
| 5 | KL Rahul | LSG | 9 | 344 | 42.00 | 131.75 |
Orange Cap Holder: Ruturaj Gaikwad (403 runs)
Notable: Shikhar Dhawan’s match-winning knock has propelled him into the top 3 of the Orange Cap list.
Purple Cap 2025: Leading Wicket-Takers
The Purple Cap goes to the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Here’s the latest list:
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Siraj | RCB | 9 | 17 | 7.25 | 4/18 |
| 2 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 9 | 16 | 7.85 | 3/24 |
| 3 | Rashid Khan | GT | 9 | 15 | 6.80 | 4/22 |
| 4 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 8 | 14 | 7.10 | 4/29 |
| 5 | Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | 7 | 13 | 8.20 | 3/15 |
Purple Cap Holder: Mohammed Siraj (17 wickets)
Highlight: Arshdeep Singh climbs to the second spot after his excellent 3-wicket haul against LSG.
What’s Next for Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings now have momentum on their side. With 5 wins in 9 games, they are firmly in the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs. The team’s strong batting lineup, anchored by veterans like Dhawan and powered by Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma, combined with an improving bowling unit, makes them a formidable contender.
Their next match is against Mumbai Indians, a team desperate to break into the top 4. A win there could solidify PBKS’s spot in the top half of the table.
