The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has a new champion! In an exhilarating final played at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs to claim the title of the 18th IPL season. RCB won the IPL trophy for the first time, while Punjab Kings had to wait once again for their maiden title.

RCB’s Stellar Performance in IPL 2025 Final

Batting first in the title match, RCB posted a strong total of 190 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs, thanks to brilliant performances from their top order. Virat Kohli and other batsmen played crucial innings at key moments, helping the team reach a competitive score.

After 18 years of hard work, ups and downs, and several near misses, Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy. Along with the shining trophy, RCB received a winner’s prize of ₹20 crore.

Prize Money and Awards for IPL 2025 Teams

Runner-up Punjab Kings earned ₹12.5 crore as prize money. Additionally, many awards like the Orange Cap, Purple Cap, and Emerging Player of the Season were presented. Mumbai Indians, finishing third, received ₹7 crore, and Gujarat Titans, finishing fourth, earned ₹6.5 crore.

IPL 2025 Awards Ceremony Highlights

Following the final, an awards ceremony was held where cash prizes rained down on the champion and runner-up teams. Outstanding players of the tournament were honored:

• Orange Cap: Sai Sudarshan of Gujarat Titans, who scored the most runs in the season (759 runs).

• Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna, who took the most wickets (25 wickets).

• Emerging Player of the Season: Sai Sudarshan.

• Super Striker of the Season: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Individual Awards and Prize Money

• Player of the Match (Final): Krunal Pandya – ₹5 lakh

• Emerging Player of the Season: Sai Sudarshan – ₹10 lakh + trophy

• Purple Cap Winner: Prasidh Krishna (25 wickets) – ₹10 lakh + trophy

• Most Valuable Player (MVP): Suryakumar Yadav – ₹15 lakh + trophy

• Fair Play Award: Chennai Super Kings – ₹10 lakh + trophy

• Super Six of the Season: Nicholas Pooran (40 sixes) – ₹10 lakh

• Green Dot Ball of the Season: Mohammed Siraj – ₹10 lakh

• Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis – ₹10 lakh

• Super Striker (Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals) – ₹10 lakh

Players were showered with cash prizes for their outstanding performances throughout the season.