After 18 seasons of heartbreaks and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are finally IPL champions. In a dramatic final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, RCB overcame Punjab Kings to lift their long-awaited maiden Indian Premier League title.
Batting first, RCB posted a competitive total of 190/9, with several batters getting starts but failing to convert them into big scores. Virat Kohli led the effort with a composed 43, anchoring the innings on a tricky surface. Punjab's bowlers kept things tight, never allowing RCB to break free entirely.
In response, Punjab Kings began their chase on a strong note, building momentum in the Powerplay. However, the tide turned soon after as RCB struck regularly to derail the chase. Krunal Pandya emerged as the star with the ball, picking up crucial wickets and applying pressure in the middle overs.
The final moments were tense, but RCB held their nerve to seal a historic victory, ending their 18-year wait for an IPL trophy and sending their massive fanbase into celebration.
With the season wrapped up, here’s a look at the complete IPL 2025 awards list and prize money breakdown.
IPL 2025 individual Cash Prize Money Breakdown
IPL 2025 Orange Cap: Rs 10 Lakh
IPL 2025 Purple Cap: Rs 10 Lakh
IPL 2025 Emerging Player: Rs 20 Lakh
IPL 2025 Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rs 10 Lakh
IPL 2025 Super Striker: Rs 10 Lakh
IPL 2025 Maximum Sixes: Rs 10 Lakh
IPL 2025 Game Changer: Rs 10 Lakh
IPL 2025 individual Prize winners
IPL 2025 Perfect Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis
IPL 2025 Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna
IPL 2025 Orange Cap: Sai Sudarshan
IPL 2025 Most Valuable Player: Suryakumar Yadav
IPL 2025 Fairplay Award: Chennai Super Kings
IPL 2025 Super Striker (Most Sixes) of the Season: Nicholas Pooran
