The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League roared to a close in storybook fashion as Royal Challengers Bangalore finally broke their title drought, scripting history in a heart-stopping finale. But beyond the silverware, this season was a pulsating showcase of individual brilliance, from fiery spells and sky-scraping sixes to acrobatic catches and cold-blooded finishes.
Here’s a look at the heroes who lit up IPL 2025
The final showdown
Player of the Match (Final): Krunal Pandya – The seasoned all-rounder delivered ice-cold precision in a red-hot final, finishing with a miserly 4-0-17-2, anchoring RCB’s title charge.
Super Striker (Final): Jitesh Sharma – A 10-ball 24 blitz gave Punjab one final spark. It may not have sealed the deal, but it did win him this tag.
Super Sixes (Final): Shashank Singh – Six times he sent the ball sailing into orbit, staying unbeaten on 61 and putting on a power-hitting masterclass.
On-the-Go Fours (Final): Priyansh Arya – Early fireworks from Arya gave PBKS the perfect launchpad, racking up the most boundaries in the match.
Green Dot Ball (Final): Krunal Pandya – When the pressure was thick, Krunal squeezed it tighter, choking runs and bagging this award.
Season honours
Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis – A boundary-line miracle. A moment frozen in time. A catch that defied physics and sent jaws dropping across the cricketing world.
Fair Play Award: Chennai Super Kings – Gentlemen of the game. Yet again, CSK showed why class is permanent — both in performance and conduct.
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Suryakumar Yadav – When pressure peaked, SKY soared. Consistent. Clutch. Champion.
Punjab Kings lit up IPL 2025 with some breathtaking performances and fearless cricket too. While they captured hearts with their spirited run, fate had other plans, denying them a long-awaited maiden title.
The IPL 2025 season won’t just be remembered for RCB’s long-awaited coronation, it’ll be etched in memory for the emergence of fresh faces, the return of seasoned kings and a level of cricketing theatre that only the IPL can deliver.
Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna – The silent assassin. Leading wicket-taker. Powerplay menace. Death overs destructor.
Orange Cap: Sai Sudharsan – The Gujarat Titans opener turned run-machine, ending as the top scorer and the heartbeat of his team’s campaign.
