IPL 2025 Awards: Full List of Winners as RCB Clinches Historic Maiden Title
Bengaluru | June 4, 2025 — By Shylesh | In-Depth Coverage
The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League culminated in a heart-stopping finale that saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lift the elusive trophy after 17 years of near-misses and heartbreaks. But while team glory rightly stole the spotlight, individual brilliance also illuminated this season like never before.
From fiery pace spells to jaw-dropping sixes, this IPL showcased cricketing excellence in all forms — and the award winners are proof.
Here’s a complete breakdown of IPL 2025 award winners, their standout performances, and what made this season a statistical spectacle.
Team Glory: Royal Challengers Bangalore — IPL 2025 Champions
After years of being tagged as “underdogs with a loyal fanbase,” RCB scripted the perfect redemption arc. Under the steely leadership of Faf du Plessis and the unrelenting form of Virat Kohli, the Bengaluru-based franchise finally brought the cup home by defeating Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
⭐ FINAL MATCH HONOURS
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Player of the Match (Final): Krunal Pandya
A surprise tactical pick, Krunal stunned with an all-round display — a quickfire 34 off 15 and 2 crucial wickets. -
Super Striker of the Final: Rajat Patidar
His late flourish (26* off 10 balls) tilted momentum RCB’s way during the final overs. -
Most Sixes (Final): Jonny Bairstow
Bairstow smacked 5 sixes during his counterattack for Punjab Kings. -
Most Fours (Final): Virat Kohli
With a classy 62 filled with textbook strokes, Kohli struck 7 elegant boundaries. -
Green Dot Ball Performer (Final): Mohammed Siraj
Bowled a sensational 18 dot balls in the powerplay and death overs. -
Daring Player of the Final: Prabhsimran Singh
Earned this fan-voted award for his fearless 45 despite a collapsing Punjab chase.
🌟 SEASON AWARDS (FULL TOURNAMENT)
🟠 Orange Cap – Most Runs: Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)
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Runs: 662
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Strike Rate: 141.5
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Consistency: 5 half-centuries, one century
Sudharsan emerged as Gujarat’s batting backbone. His elegant strokeplay and temperament under pressure turned him into the season’s breakout star.
🟣 Purple Cap – Most Wickets: Prasidh Krishna (Rajasthan Royals)
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Wickets: 24
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Economy: 7.8
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Best figures: 4/18
Back from injury, Krishna’s bounce and pace rattled batsmen across conditions. His comeback story defined grit.
🏅 Most Valuable Player (MVP): Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)
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Batting + Fielding Impact:
549 runs + 11 catches + 2 run-outs
Ruturaj consistently delivered at the top, often anchoring innings and pulling off spectacular grabs in the field.
⚡ Emerging Player of the Season: Nehal Wadhera (Mumbai Indians)
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Runs: 401
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Strike Rate: 156
The 22-year-old southpaw dazzled with his fearless batting and clever maneuvering of field settings.
🚀 Super Striker of the Season: Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants)
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Strike Rate: 198.4
When Pooran walked in, bowlers ducked. His big-hitting blitzes changed games in mere overs.
💪 Best Catch of the Season: David Miller (Gujarat Titans)
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A full-length diving screamer at long-on to dismiss Glenn Maxwell — described by commentators as “gravity-defying.”
Tactical Masterstroke Awards
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Best Bowling Spell: Rashid Khan (5/15 vs SRH)
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Best Captaincy Move: Faf du Plessis (RCB) rotating bowlers in the final overs of the qualifier match against MI
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Most Game-Changing Run-Out: MS Dhoni (CSK) lightning direct hit to dismiss Jos Buttler
Fans' Choice Highlights
The 2025 season also saw fan engagement surge to all-time highs, with voting integrated into the JioCinema app. Over 28 million fan votes helped decide popular categories, such as:
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Most Loved Player: Virat Kohli
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Favourite Commentary Moment: Harsha Bhogle’s emotional speech post RCB win
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Top Meme Moment: Andre Russell slipping while attempting a celebration dive
Beyond Stats: A Season to Remember
IPL 2025 was not just about numbers — it was about narratives.
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RCB’s Long-Awaited Win: Fans flooded Bengaluru’s streets till dawn.
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Kohli’s Emotional Tribute: His on-air dedication of the trophy to Anushka Sharma became the moment of the season.
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New Faces: Uncapped Indian talents like Harshit Rana and Swapnil Singh left their mark.
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Veterans’ Farewell Tour: This might have been the last IPL for legends like MS Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik — both receiving standing ovations in their final matches.
Conclusion: A Title, A Turning Point
As the dust settles on IPL 2025, what lingers is not just the roar of the crowd or the glitter of the trophy, but the emotion — of redemption, passion, and promise. RCB’s triumph will forever be bookmarked in IPL folklore. And for the award winners, this season will mark the beginning of legends-in-the-making.
One thing is certain: IPL 2025 reminded us that cricket is more than a game — it's a story told in sixes, stumps, and silent tears of joy.