RCB Lifts IPL Trophy After 17-Year Wait
The IPL 2025 final was a historic clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a thrilling contest, RCB won by 6 runs to finally claim their first-ever IPL title, ending a wait of 17 years.
Batting first, RCB scored 190/9 in 20 overs, thanks to a solid knock of 43 from Virat Kohli, who was visibly emotional after the win. His 18-season-long journey with RCB reached a dream conclusion as he dropped to his knees after the final ball, overwhelmed by the moment.
Krunal Pandya Shines in the Final
In the chase, Punjab Kings gave a tough fight but were restricted to 184/7, falling just short. The turning point came from Krunal Pandya, who delivered a brilliant spell of 2/17 in 4 overs. For his match-winning performance, he was awarded the Player of the Match.
IPL 2025 Awards and Standouts
RCB received a prize money of ₹20 crore, while Punjab Kings, the IPL 2025 runner-up, earned ₹12.5 crore.
Major IPL 2025 Award Winners
| Award Name | Winner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 Winner | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹20 Crore (₹200 million) |
| IPL 2025 Runner-Up | Punjab Kings | ₹12.5 Crore |
| Fair Play Award | Chennai Super Kings | – |
| Orange Cap (Most Runs) | Sai Sudharsan (759 runs) | ₹10 Lakh |
| Purple Cap (Most Wickets) | Prasidh Krishna (25 wickets) | ₹10 Lakh |
| Most Valuable Player of the Season | Suryakumar Yadav | ₹10 Lakh |
| Emerging Player of the Tournament | Sai Sudharsan | ₹20 Lakh |
| Super Striker of the Season | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (207 SR) – Rajasthan Royals | ₹10 Lakh |
| Most Sixes in the Season | Nicholas Pooran (40 sixes) – Lucknow Super Giants | ₹10 Lakh |
| Most Fours in the Season | Sai Sudharsan (88 fours) – Gujarat Titans | ₹10 Lakh |
| Catch of the Season | Kamindu Mendis vs CSK (Match 43) | ₹10 Lakh |
| Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Season | Sai Sudharsan (1495 points) | ₹10 Lakh |
| Player of the Final Match | Krunal Pandya | ₹5 Lakh |
| Most Sixes in the Final Match | Shashank Singh (6 sixes) | ₹1 Lakh |
| Super Striker of the Final | Marcus Stoinis (300 SR) | ₹1 Lakh |
| Most Fours in the Final Match | Priyansh Arya (4 fours) | ₹1 Lakh |
Fans searching for the IPL 2025 final score, award winners, or looking to watch IPL 2025 final highlights online can visit the official IPL website or stream platforms.
This victory marks a new era for RCB and gives closure to one of the most emotional stories in IPL history.
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