The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has concluded with a thrilling final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first. Batting first, RCB posted 190 runs in 20 overs, losing 9 wickets, powered by Virat Kohli’s 43-run knock. In reply, Punjab Kings could only manage 184 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. With this win, Royal Challengers Bangalore secured their maiden IPL title. After the match, the presentation ceremony saw a shower of prize money on teams and players.
Champions Showered with Cash Rewards
As usual, the winning team received a huge prize purse. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awarded the champion team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, with ₹20 crore. The runners-up, Punjab Kings, received ₹12.5 crore. Punjab’s coaching staff also received a runners-up shield and a limited edition IPL watch.
| Stage | Team | Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹20 crore |
| Runners-up | Punjab Kings | ₹12.5 crore |
Full List of Awards and Winners
Besides team rewards, individual honours were also announced for standout performances throughout the season:
| Award | Prize Amount | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Super Striker of the Match | ₹1 lakh | Jitesh Sharma |
| Fantasy King of the Match | ₹1 lakh | Shashank Singh |
| Super Sixes of the Match | ₹1 lakh | Shashank Singh |
| On the Go 4s of the Match | ₹1 lakh | Priyansh Arya |
| Green Dot Balls of the Match | ₹1 lakh | Krunal Pandya |
| Player of the Match | ₹5 lakh | Krunal Pandya |
| Emerging Player of the Season | ₹10 lakh | Sai Sudharsan |
| Super Striker of the Season | Tata Curve Car | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Fantasy King of the Season | ₹10 lakh | Sai Sudharsan |
| Super Sixes of the Season | ₹10 lakh | Nicholas Pooran |
| On the Go 4s of the Season | ₹10 lakh | Sai Sudharsan |
| Green Dot Balls of the Season | ₹10 lakh | Mohammed Siraj |
| Catch of the Season | ₹10 lakh | Kamindu Mendis |
| Fair Play Award | Trophy | Chennai Super Kings |
| Purple Cap (Most Wickets) | ₹10 lakh | Prasidh Krishna |
| Orange Cap (Most Runs) | ₹10 lakh | Sai Sudharsan |
| Most Valuable Player of the Season | ₹15 lakh | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Pitch & Ground Award | ₹50 lakh | Delhi & District Cricket Association |
About the Main Awards:
- Orange Cap: Awarded to the batter who scores the most runs in the tournament.
- Purple Cap: Given to the bowler with the highest number of wickets in the season.
- Fair Play Award: Presented to the team that plays with the highest level of discipline and sportsmanship.
- Most Valuable Player: Awarded to the all-rounder who contributes significantly with both bat and ball.
- Emerging Player of the Season: Recognises a young talent who impressed the most during the season. The winner receives a ₹10 lakh cheque.
The 2025 IPL season ended on a high note, marking a historic moment for RCB and celebrating the brilliance of several individual performers.
