The Indian Premier League between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will take the winning team of ₹ 20 crore in prize money in the final, while the runner-up will get ₹ 12.5 crore. Recognized tournaments as the world’s most popular T20 league maintain their position as the most paid cricket competition.The prize money for IPL 2025 is corresponding to previous years since 2022, which reflects the constant financial power and market status of the tournament. The Championship Award and 20 Crore and Runner-Up Reward of 12.5 crores shows a significant increase from the opening season.In the first IPL season prize distribution, Rajasthan Royals earned as the winners and 4.8 crores, while Chennai Super Kings received ₹ 2.4 crore as runners -up. This comparison highlights the increase in prize money on the history of the tournament.The teams reaching the playoff stages are also rewarded to a large extent. Titans of Gujarat finished in the eliminator phase, ₹ 6.5 crore will be received. The Indians of Mumbai, who were knocked out in Qualifier 2, will take ₹ 7 crore to the house.
In IPL 2025, personal excellence is recognized through various awards, each of which is given a prize of ₹ 10 lakh. The Orange Cap is awarded the highest run-scorer of the tournament, while the purple cap goes to the leading wicket-taker. Emerging Player recognizes the best youth talent of the award season.The tournament also emphasizes sportsmanship through Fair Play Award, which shows the team’s best spirit on the field throughout the season.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?As the platform for the Grand Finale in Ahmedabad has been set, against the fierce intentions of Shreyas Iyer with the calm leadership of the silver Patidar, one thing is certain – the atmosphere will be electric. Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings have been one of the most emotional and loyal fan bases in the IPL, but neither side has raised the trophy in 17 years of history of the tournament. To play for strong squads, in-form players, and everything, both teams would be desperate to end their titles drought and dig their names in IPL history. This final is not only a fight for skill, but also a chance of redemption and heritage.
