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After months of intense cricketing action, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has finally come to an end. This season proved to be one of the most thrilling in the tournament’s history, filled with fresh storylines and unexpected twists, including the crowning of new champions. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally got their hands on the prestigious IPL trophy, ending their long-standing title drought. Alongside this historic moment, several players delivered standout performances and defied the odds to claim top honours. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable award winners from IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: 6 players who stole the spotlight
1. Sai Sudharsan – Orange Cap, Emerging Player, Most fours
One of the standout performers of this year’s IPL was Sai Sudharsan, who turned heads with his elegant and consistent batting. Opening the innings for Gujarat Titans (GT), the 23-year-old scored a total of 759 runs in 15 matches, including six half-centuries and a century. He finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer winning the Orange Cap, surpassing established stars like Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli. Sai’s composure and maturity at the crease earned him the Emerging Player of the Season award, a testament to his temperament at such a young age. While he narrowly missed out on lifting the trophy, his incredible run with the bat has firmly etched his name into IPL history. Sai also won two additional awards including Fantasy King and most number of fours in the season.
2. Prasidh Krishna – Purple Cap
Another notable name is yet another GT star who made a big impact this season. Prasidh Krishna, the 29-year-old pacer, marked a memorable return after missing the last few IPL seasons due to injury. With his sharp variations and disciplined line and length, he consistently troubled batters and led Gujarat’s pace attack with authority. Across 15 matches, he picked up 25 wickets at a stellar average of 19.51. His best figures came against Delhi Capitals (DC), where his brilliant spell of 4 for 41 helped in clinching a crucial victory for GT.
3. Suryakumar Yadav – Most Valuable Player
How could anyone leave out Suryakumar Yadav from the T20 awards list. The Mumbai Indians (MI) star was the backbone of his side throughout the season. Batting at No. 3, SKY piled up a phenomenal 717 runs in 16 matches at a staggering strike rate of nearly 170. His explosive run included five half-centuries and an impressive 38 sixes. With a total of 320.5 points, Suryakumar topped the Most Valuable Player (MVP) list, finishing ahead of even Sudharsan. His highest score of this season unbeaten 73 came against DC in a do-or-die match, batting on a tough deck SKY shown brilliant resilience in helping his side home.
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4. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Super Striker of the season
A young sensation from Rajasthan Royals (RR) took the cricketing world by storm with his explosive batting and fearless approach. Just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his debut as a replacement for the injured Sanju Samson and quickly became a fan favourite. Known for his powerful hitting, he shattered multiple records in a single innings. Facing Gujarat Titans, he smashed a stunning century off just 35 balls, becoming the youngest player ever to score an IPL hundred. In just 7 matches, Vaibhav racked up 252 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 202. While his stint was brief, his electrifying performances have already made him one of the most talked-about young prospects in the league and a top target for franchises moving forward.
5. Nicolas Pooran – Maximum Sixes
Next on the list is the Caribbean six-hitting machine, Nicholas Pooran. Representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Pooran delivered several match-winning performances with the bat. Renowned for his clean and effortless power-hitting, the 29-year-old smashed a total of 40 towering sixes that left fans and commentators alike in awe. Across 14 matches, he amassed 524 runs at an explosive strike rate of nearly 200, which included five half-centuries. While he experienced a brief dip in form during the middle phase of the season, his overall impact with the bat makes a strong case for his retention in the next edition of the league.
6. Kamindu Mendis – Catch of the season
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Kamindu Mendis rounds off the list with a moment of brilliance in the field. In a crucial clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk, Kamindu pulled off a sensational boundary-line catch that turned heads across the cricketing world. When CSK’s Dewald Brevis launched a powerful shot toward long-off, it seemed destined for six—until Kamindu, diving sharply to his left, plucked a stunning grab that lit up social media and highlighted his sharp fielding instincts.
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