Indian Premier League 2025: The thrill of IPL 2025 is at its peak. In the 18th season, 14 matches have been played so far. During this time, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are only two such teams who have not had to face defeat. In the IPL, where 10 teams are fighting for the trophy. At the same time, there is a competition between the batsmen and the bowlers to win the purple cap and the orange cap. Know here which players are occupied by Purple and Orange Cap till 14 matches in IPL 2025.

These 3 batsmen involved in the orange cap race

1- Lucknow Super Giants explosive batsman Nicholas Puran is named Orange Cap. He is still the highest run -scorer in IPL 2025. Puran has 189 runs in three matches at an average of 63. He has hit 17 fours and 15 sixes so far.

2- Sai Sudarshan of Gujarat Titans is second. He is just three runs behind Puran. Sudarshan has 186 runs in three matches at an average of 62. He has hit 16 fours and 9 sixes.

3- Jose Butler, who is playing for Gujarat Titans, is also one of the contenders for the Orange Cap. Butler has 166 runs in three matches at an average of 83. Butler has hit 14 fours and 9 sixes.

Noor Ahmed captured Purple Cap

There is an interesting battle between Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals and Noor Ahmed of Chennai Super Kings for Purple Cap. Stark has taken 8 wickets in two matches. At the same time, Noor Ahmed has 9 wickets in three matches. Stark took five wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Apart from these two, the rest of the bowlers are far behind. RCB’s Josh Hazlewood, who is at number three, has six wickets in three matches. Sai Kishore of Gujarat Titans, Khalil Ahmed of Chennai Super Kings and Shardul Thakur of Lucknow Super Gynts are also 6-6 wickets.

IPL 2025 Rule Change: IPL 2025 will begin from March 22. Earlier on Thursday, the captains of all the teams held a meeting. This meeting was held in Mumbai, the headquarters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Meanwhile, news of change in many rules of IPL has come out. In this, an important decision has been taken regarding the bowlers. The BCCI has removed the ban on the use of saliva on the ball. Now the bowlers will be able to use saliva on the ball during the match. With this, more rules have been changed.

According to a cricbing news, many important decisions have been taken in the meeting. In this, exemption has been given for the use of saliva on the ball. The BCCI had banned the use of saliva on the first ball. Along with this, another big rule has changed. During the match, a rule has been made about the second ball. Under this, the second ball will come after the 11th over of the second innings of the IPL match. This rule has been brought in view of the effect of dew at night.

When and why the use of saliva was banned –

In fact, the Board of Control for Cricket in India had banned the use of saliva on the ball due to the corona virus. The ICC also banned it. But now this rule has been changed. Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami had demanded the removal of the ban on the use of saliva in the past.

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Washington Sundar is part of the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, who has practiced by joining his team. Before joining the team in the IPL, there was a puja at his house, whose photo he himself shared on his social media. Seeing his photo, the fans got stuck on the tattoo with the face, which was made in his chest.

Seeing the woman’s face tattoo in Washington Sundar’s chest, the fans started asking in the comment, who are these women? Actually Sundar shared 4 photos. In one of these photos, he is standing with his mother and it is understood that the facial tattoo he has got is of his mother.

Vashinton Sundar got her mother’s facial tattoo

Washington Sundar is wearing a Tamil dress in the photo, of a family program. During this time, his mother’s tattoo was seen on his chest, which shows the importance of family in his life.

Blessings pic.twitter.com/zkxvww3s9sv

– Washington sundar (@sundarwashi5) March 16, 2025

Washington Beautiful Cricket Career

Washington Sundar was born on 5 October 1999 in Chennai. He made his debut in international cricket in 2017. He has played 9 Tests, 23 ODIs and 54 T20 international matches. In this, he has taken 25, 24 and 48 wickets respectively. All -rounders also contribute significantly with beautiful bat.

Washington Sundar was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 3 crore 20 lakh in the auction for IPL 2025. Gujarat will play the first match against Punjab Kings on 25 March in IPL 2025.

Gujarat Titans Players IPL 2025

Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudarshan, Glenn Philips, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jose Butler, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shah Rukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravishrivasan Sai Kishore, Garald Koetzi, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfen Radarford, Mahipal Lomore, Mahipaal Lomore, Mahipaal Lomore, Mahipal Loomor, Mahipal Loomore, Garrana, Brar, Ishant Sharma, Cagiso Rabada, Principal Krishna, Kulwant Khejrolia, Mohammad Siraj.