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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion on Tuesday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a narrow six-run margin. The final, marked by high-octane drama and individual brilliance, was followed by a glittering awards ceremony that celebrated the season’s top performers across batting, bowling, fielding, and emerging talent categories.
RCB’s Historic IPL Triumph
After 18 seasons and several heartbreaks, RCB broke their title jinx, clinching the trophy and a winner’s purse of ₹20 crore. Punjab Kings, valiant in defeat, took home ₹12.5 crore as runners-up. Virat Kohli anchored RCB’s innings with a top score of 43, while Krunal Pandya’s all-round performance proved decisive in the final.
IPL 2025 Final Match Honours
Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya (RCB) – 4 overs, 17 runs, 2 wickets. His spell turned the tide in RCB’s favour.
Super Striker: Jitesh Sharma (PBKS) – A rapid 24 off 10 balls gave Punjab late hope.
Super Sixes: Shashank Singh (PBKS) – Six sixes in a valiant unbeaten 61.
On-the-Go Fours: Priyansh Arya (PBKS) – Provided early momentum with a flurry of boundaries.
Green Dot Ball: Krunal Pandya (RCB) – Recognised for his run-drying spells under pressure.
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IPL 2025 Season Awards: Complete List of Winners and Prize Money
| Award | Winner | Team | Prize Money (INR) | Achievement/Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL Champions | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | RCB | ₹20 crore | — |
| Runners-up | Punjab Kings | PBKS | ₹12.5 crore | — |
| Orange Cap | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | ₹10 lakh | 759 runs in 15 matches |
| Purple Cap | Prasidh Krishna | Gujarat Titans | ₹10 lakh | 25 wickets in 15 matches |
| Most Valuable Player (MVP) | Suryakumar Yadav | Mumbai Indians | ₹15 lakh | 320.5 points, 717 runs |
| Emerging Player | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | ₹20 lakh | — |
| Super Striker (Season) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | ₹10 lakh + Tata Curvv | Strike rate: 207 |
| Maximum Sixes | Nicholas Pooran | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹10 lakh | 40 sixes |
| Maximum Fours | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | ₹10 lakh | 88 fours |
| Most Dot Balls | Mohammed Siraj | Gujarat Titans | ₹10 lakh | 151 dot balls |
| Fantasy King | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | ₹10 lakh | 1495 fantasy points |
| Catch of the Season | Kamindu Mendis | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹10 lakh | Boundary-line stunner |
| Fair Play Award | Chennai Super Kings | CSK | ₹10 lakh | 10.21 points/match |
Notable Performers of IPL 2025
Sai Sudharsan emerged as the season’s biggest individual star, clinching the Orange Cap, Emerging Player, Maximum Fours and Fantasy King awards—a rare quadruple that underlines his breakout year for Gujarat Titans. Suryakumar Yadav’s consistency for Mumbai Indians earned him the MVP title, while Prasidh Krishna’s 25 wickets secured him the Purple Cap.
Nicholas Pooran’s power-hitting (40 sixes) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive strike rate (207) added further fireworks to the season, while Kamindu Mendis’s boundary-line catch was a fielding highlight.
