When you think of T20 cricket, the mind often races to towering sixes and aggressive batting. But the IPL has always proven one thing: bowling is just as crucial in deciding the fate of a match.
The 2025 season made that clearer than ever, with Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna standing tall as the Purple Cap winner, underlining that even in the most batter-friendly conditions, a quality bowler can turn the tide.
T20 is often said to be a batter’s game. But any team chasing the title knows their bowling attack must be ready to choke runs and take wickets under pressure. It’s about stopping batters in full flow – halting their momentum with variations, accuracy, and raw pace.
Prasidh Krishna has embodied this role beautifully throughout IPL 2025. He didn’t just bowl fast; he bowled smart. When opposition batters looked set to explode, he delivered those testing short balls, clever slower deliveries, and pinpoint yorkers that forced them into mistakes.
His ability to break partnerships and pick up wickets at key moments is precisely what kept Gujarat Titans in the hunt throughout the season.
A Season to Remember: 25 Wickets in 15 Matches
Prasidh’s numbers speak for themselves:
Total Wickets: 25 in 15 matches
Best Bowling Figures: 4/41 against Delhi Capitals
Economy Rate: 8.27
Strike Rate: 14.16 balls per wicket
Those are not just numbers—they tell the story of consistent match-winning performances. Every time he ran in to bowl, there was a sense of threat for the batters.
Especially in crunch games, his calmness under pressure and knack for taking wickets broke the backbone of many line-ups that were looking to run away with the game.
Prize Money for Purple Cap: Rewarding Excellence
The IPL celebrates its best performers with significant recognition. For his incredible feat of topping the wicket charts in IPL 2025, Prasidh Krishna received the prestigious Purple Cap along with ₹10 lakh in prize money.
But this reward is more than just cash—it’s a stamp of excellence. The ₹10 lakh prize reflects not just financial recognition but the immense value a bowler brings to T20 cricket. It tells young bowlers everywhere: “You don’t need to smash sixes to become a star—you can win matches, win titles, and win awards with the ball.”
Prasidh didn’t just show up and deliver. He worked incredibly hard in the lead-up to the season. After dealing with injuries and the ups and downs of form in previous seasons, he dedicated himself to getting fitter, faster, and more versatile.
Reports from the Gujarat Titans camp speak of tireless net sessions, gym work, and planning with coaches to develop game plans for different batters and pitches.
This kind of preparation is what allowed him to succeed against some of the most dangerous T20 hitters in the world.