The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded in spectacular fashion on 3 June 2025, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifting their maiden IPL trophy. After 17 years of waiting, RCB clinched the title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
IPL 2025 Final Highlights:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 190/9 (20 overs)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): 184/7 (20 overs)
- Result: RCB won by 6 runs
It was a season filled with intense competition, record-breaking performances, and massive financial rewards for both teams and individual players.
🏆 IPL 2025 Final Prize Money
| Position | Team | Prize Money |
| 🥇 Champions | RCB | ₹20 crore |
| 🥈 Runners-Up | PBKS | ₹13 crore |
| 🥉 Third Place | (Team) | ₹7 crore |
| 4️⃣ Fourth Place | (Team) | ₹6.5 crore |
🎖 Individual Awards
| Award | Winner | Prize Money | Performance |
| 🟠 Orange Cap | Sai Sudharsan | ₹10 lakh | 759 runs (15 matches) |
| 🟣 Purple Cap | Prasidh Krishna | ₹10 lakh | 25 wickets (15 matches) |
| 🌟 Most Valuable Player (MVP) | Suryakumar Yadav | ₹10 lakh | Consistent all-round impact |
🔎 Season Overview
- RCB’s Historic Victory: After 17 years of heartbreaks and near-misses, RCB finally clinched the elusive IPL trophy.
- Sai Sudharsan’s Batting Brilliance: Emerging as a standout performer with 759 runs, securing the Orange Cap.
- Prasidh Krishna’s Bowling Heroics: Dominated with the ball, claiming 25 wickets to win the Purple Cap.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s All-Round Excellence: Named the Most Valuable Player for his game-changing performances throughout the season.
As IPL 2025 comes to a close, the season will be remembered for its electrifying games, individual brilliance, and record-breaking rewards, further cementing the IPL as the world’s premier T20 league.
