RCB Triumphs in IPL 2025, Ending Title Drought with Major Cash Prizes
RCB's Historic Victory
The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally breaking their title drought by securing the championship trophy. For their remarkable achievement, RCB received a substantial cash prize of ₹20 crore.
Runner-Up Recognition
Punjab Kings (PBKS), who were also in pursuit of their first title, were awarded ₹13 crore as runners-up, acknowledging their impressive performance throughout the tournament.
Season's Top Performers
Suryakumar Yadav from Mumbai Indians (MI) was honored as the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans (GT) was recognized as the Emerging Player of the Season after the IPL's 18th edition wrapped up on Tuesday.
Prize Pool Breakdown
This year's financial rewards extended beyond just the champions and runners-up. Teams that reached the later stages also received significant amounts:
- Third Place (Qualifier Winner): ₹7 crore
- Fourth Place (Eliminator Winner): ₹6 crore
Individual Awards and Cash Prizes
Outstanding players of IPL 2025 were celebrated with various awards and cash prizes:
- Orange Cap (Most Runs): Sai Sudarshan – 759 runs in 15 matches (Prize: ₹10 lakh)
- Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Prasidh Krishna – 25 wickets in 15 matches (Prize: ₹10 lakh)
- Emerging Player of the Season: Sai Sudarshan (Prize: ₹20 lakh)
- Most Valuable Player: Suryakumar Yadav (Prize: ₹10 lakh)
- Super Striker of the Season (Most Sixes): Nicholas Pooran (Prize: ₹10 lakh)
- Game Changer of the Season (Prize: ₹10 lakh)
- Perfect Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis (Prize: ₹10 lakh)
- Fairplay Award: Chennai Super Kings
- Best Pitch and Ground Award: Delhi (DDCA)
Final Match Highlights
In the final match, Punjab Kings fell short in their chase of Bengaluru's target of 191 runs, missing the chance to turn their disappointment into joy. Krunal Pandya's spin bowling proved challenging for the Punjab batters, while Josh Hazlewood's pace sealed the victory for RCB.
Post-match, Suryakumar Yadav was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season, finishing with 717 runs in 16 matches, including five fifties and an impressive average of 65.18. He made history as the first non-opener to score over 700 runs in a single IPL season.
Emerging Talent
Sai Sudharsan outperformed competitors like Priyansh Arya and Noor Ahmad to claim the Emerging Player title. The 23-year-old left-handed batsman excelled, securing the Orange Cap with 759 runs in 15 matches, averaging 54.21 and boasting a strike rate of 156.17, including a century and six fifties.
His highest score was an unbeaten 108. Unfortunately, his team's journey ended with a loss to Mumbai Indians in the eliminator. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna led the bowling attack, earning the Purple Cap with 25 wickets in 15 matches, averaging 19.52, with best figures of 4/41.