• Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings in the 2025 season final.

  • After 18 seasons and several heartbreaks, RCB broke their title jinx.

IPL 2025 Final Ceremony: Complete List of Award Winners, Prize Money – Who Won Orange Cap, Purple Cap, MVP and Emerging Player?
Virat Kohli with wife Anushka Sharma (Pic Source: X)

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

AwardWinnerTeamPrize Money (INR)Achievement/Stats
IPL ChampionsRoyal Challengers BengaluruRCB₹20 crore
Runners-upPunjab KingsPBKS₹12.5 crore
Orange CapSai SudharsanGujarat Titans₹10 lakh759 runs in 15 matches
Purple CapPrasidh KrishnaGujarat Titans₹10 lakh25 wickets in 15 matches
Most Valuable Player (MVP)Suryakumar YadavMumbai Indians₹15 lakh320.5 points, 717 runs
Emerging PlayerSai SudharsanGujarat Titans₹20 lakh
Super Striker (Season)Vaibhav SooryavanshiRajasthan Royals₹10 lakh + Tata CurvvStrike rate: 207
Maximum SixesNicholas PooranLucknow Super Giants₹10 lakh40 sixes
Maximum FoursSai SudharsanGujarat Titans₹10 lakh88 fours
Most Dot BallsMohammed SirajGujarat Titans₹10 lakh151 dot balls
Fantasy KingSai SudharsanGujarat Titans₹10 lakh1495 fantasy points
Catch of the SeasonKamindu MendisSunrisers Hyderabad₹10 lakhBoundary-line stunner
Fair Play AwardChennai Super KingsCSK₹10 lakh10.21 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.

Also READ: Fans go gaga in jubilation as RCB lifts their maiden IPL title after victory against Punjab Kings in 2025 season final

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