IPL 2025 Prize Money Breakdown & Top Performers
Published on: Jun 3, 2025 12:50 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 3, 2025 1:03 pm IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has once again showcased thrilling cricketing action, with teams battling fiercely for the coveted trophy and lucrative prize money. As the tournament heads to its conclusion, let’s dive into the prize money distribution, along with the top 10 run-getters and wicket-takers of the season.
IPL 2025 Prize Money Breakdown
The IPL has consistently increased its financial rewards, making it one of the richest T20 leagues globally. The prize money for IPL 2025 remains unchanged from previous seasons, ensuring substantial rewards for teams and individual performers.
Team Prize Money Distribution
The winner of IPL 2025 will get INR 20 crores, whereas the runner-up will get INR 13 crores. Below is a table comprising the prize money of the top 4 teams.
| Position | Prize Money (INR) | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | ₹20 crore | $2.4 million |
| Runner-up | ₹13 crore | $1.5 million |
| Qualifier 2 Loser | ₹7 crore | $843,000 |
| Eliminator Loser | ₹6.5 crore | $783,000 |
The winning team takes home a massive ₹20 crore, while the runner-up secures ₹13 crore. Even teams eliminated in the playoffs receive significant financial compensation.
Individual Awards & Prize Money
Apart from team rewards, IPL 2025 recognizes outstanding individual performances with cash prizes.
| Award | Prize Money (INR) | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Cap (Most Runs) | ₹10 lakh | $12,000 |
| Purple Cap (Most Wickets) | ₹10 lakh | $12,000 |
| Emerging Player | ₹20 lakh | $24,000 |
| Most Valuable Player | ₹10 lakh | $12,000 |
| Super Striker | ₹10 lakh | $12,000 |
| Power Player | ₹10 lakh | $12,000 |
| Maximum Sixes Award | ₹10 lakh | $12,000 |
| Game Changer Award | ₹10 lakh | $12,000 |
These awards recognize the best performers in batting, bowling, and overall impact on the tournament. IPL 2025 has once again delivered high-octane cricket, with players showcasing their skills and teams battling for supremacy. The prize money structure continues to reward excellence, ensuring that both teams and individuals are recognized for their contributions.
Top 10 Run-Getters of IPL 2025
The race for the Orange Cap was intense, with several batters delivering stellar performances throughout the season.
Note: This table is updated till the second qualifier played between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 15 | 759 | 156.17 | 54.21 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 16 | 717 | 167.91 | 65.18 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Shubman Gill | GT | 15 | 650 | 155.87 | 50.00 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 13 | 627 | 163.70 | 48.23 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 14 | 614 | 146.53 | 55.81 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 16 | 603 | 175.80 | 54.82 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 14 | 559 | 159.71 | 43.00 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | KL Rahul | DC | 13 | 539 | 149.72 | 53.90 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Jos Buttler | GT | 14 | 538 | 163.03 | 59.77 | 0 | 5 |
| 10 | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 14 | 524 | 196.25 | 43.66 | 0 | 5 |
Sai Sudharsan dominated the batting charts with 759 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill followed closely.
Top 10 Wicket-Takers of IPL 2025
The Purple Cap race saw fierce competition among bowlers, with spinners and pacers making a significant impact.
Note: This table is updated till the second qualifier played between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 15 | 25 | 8.27 | 19.52 | 4/41 |
| 2 | Noor Ahmad | CSK | 14 | 24 | 8.16 | 17.00 | 4/18 |
| 3 | Trent Boult | MI | 15 | 22 | 8.96 | 23.50 | 4/26 |
| 4 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 11 | 21 | 8.30 | 15.80 | 4/33 |
| 5 | Sai Kishore | GT | 15 | 19 | 9.24 | 20.68 | 3/30 |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 12 | 18 | 6.67 | 15.77 | 4/22 |
| 7 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 16 | 18 | 8.79 | 26.55 | 3/16 |
| 8 | Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 13 | 17 | 7.66 | 22.52 | 3/22 |
| 9 | Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 12 | 17 | 10.11 | 25.29 | 3/29 |
| 10 | Pat Cummins | SRH | 14 | 16 | 9.06 | 28.12 | 3/19 |
Prasidh Krishna led the bowling charts with 25 wickets, followed closely by Noor Ahmad and Josh Hazlewood. If Hazlewood takes a 5-fer in the final against Punjab Kings, he will take the Purple Cap from Prasidh Krishna.
IPL 2025 set for a Mouthwatering Conclusion
The stage is set for an epic conclusion to the 18th edition of Tata IPL. This season has been a brilliant one, as the top 6 teams were in for a place in the playoffs right before the last week of league matches. After an intense showdown for two and a half months, we have reached the pinnacle. The big game, the final, is upon us, and the two teams fighting for title glory are Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.
The iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be hosting the final this time around between two teams who have never held the elusive trophy before. After the Mumbai Indians were eliminated in the second qualifier by the Punjab Kings, it was clear that we would be getting a new champion this time around.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru made quick work of Punjab Kings in the first qualifier. The Rajat Patidar-led RCB tamed Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS comprehensively by 8 wickets in the first qualifier at Mullanpur. Bowing first, RCB bundled out PBKS for a mere 102 and then chased the target down with 8 wickets in hand and 10 overs to spare. After a dominating win, RCB reached the IPL final for the fourth time in the hope of ending their trophy drought of 18 long years.
Neither RCB nor PBKS has had their hands on the coveted trophy in the past. Both teams have waited for 18 years for the ultimate moment, and tonight, one of these two sides will have their dream come true. Who will it be? Will the star power of Virat Kohli get the better of the calmness of Shreyas Iyer? Get ready for an epic showdown at the biggest cricket stadium in the world tonight!
