Who Are the IPL 2025 Award Winners? Sudharsan, Suryakumar, and Vaibhav Shine

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Key Takeaways
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title.
- B Sai Sudharsan was the top run-scorer and received the Orange Cap.
- Suryakumar Yadav was named Most Valuable Player.
- Prasidh Krishna achieved the Purple Cap for most wickets.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi was awarded Super Striker of the Season.
Ahmedabad, June 4 (NationPress) The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) reached its thrilling finale on Tuesday, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally secured their long-awaited trophy. RCB displayed remarkable resilience in a nail-biting match against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, clinching victory by a narrow margin of 6 runs to celebrate their inaugural IPL championship.
Amidst the jubilation of RCB's historic triumph, the post-match ceremony revealed the individual award winners from the season, highlighting the exceptional performances of Sai Sudharsan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Gujarat Titans' opener, B Sai Sudharsan, emerged as the season’s standout batsman. The left-handed player concluded IPL 2025 as the leading run-scorer, amassing an impressive total of 759 runs, earning him the coveted Orange Cap. His consistent performance throughout the season also garnered him the Emerging Player of the Season award. Sudharsan hit 88 fours during the tournament — the highest by any player — and accumulated a remarkable 1495 fantasy points.
Experienced Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav was recognized with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Despite MI not qualifying for the final, his explosive batting style and ability to change the course of matches earned him a total of 320.5 MVP points, the highest in the competition.
Rajasthan Royals' rising star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made a significant impact in his debut season, winning the Super Striker of the Season award with an astounding strike rate of 207, demonstrating his capability to accelerate and finish innings vigorously.
Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna from Gujarat Titans claimed the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker of IPL 2025, achieving 25 wickets and contributing significantly to GT's playoff journey.
The Chennai Super Kings were honored with the Fair Play Award, while Kamindu Mendis of Sunrisers Hyderabad received accolades for the Best Catch of the Season, executing a stunning catch to dismiss Dewald Brevis during a match against CSK.
Additionally, Mohammed Siraj of Gujarat Titans topped the list for the most dot balls bowled this season with a total of 151 dots, and Nicholas Pooran from Lucknow Super Giants smashed the most sixes, totaling 40.
The Delhi District Cricket Association was recognized for providing excellent playing surfaces and facilities at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, earning the award for the Best Pitch and Ground of the Season.
Here’s the complete list of IPL 2025 award winners:
IPL 2025 Champions: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Runners-up: Punjab Kings
Orange Cap: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 759 runs
Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 25 wickets
Most Valuable Player: Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 320.5 MVP points
Emerging Player: B Sai Sudharsan (GT)
Super Striker: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) – Strike Rate: 207
Most Fours: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 88 fours
Most Sixes: Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 40 sixes
Most Dot Balls: Mohammed Siraj (GT) – 151 dots
Fair Play Award: Chennai Super Kings
Best Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis (SRH) – vs CSK, to dismiss Dewald Brevis
Best Pitch & Ground: Delhi District Cricket Association
Most Fantasy Points: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 1495 points