As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season nears its thrilling conclusion, the spotlight isn’t just on the team that will claim the championship trophy. Cricket fans are curious about the prize money for winner, runnersup. The IPL 2025 prize money for the winner is ₹20 Crore while runners up will take home ₹13 Crore.
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💸 IPL 2025 Prize Money
Since its inception in 2008, the IPL’s prize structure has grown tremendously, solidifying its reputation as the richest T20 league in the world. Here’s a breakdown of the major rewards in IPL 2025:
Award | Prize Money |
---|---|
Winning Team | ₹20 Crore |
Runner-Up | ₹13 Crore |
Orange Cap Winner | ₹10 Lakh |
Purple Cap Winner | ₹10 Lakh |
Equally captivating are the individual accolades—the Orange Cap and Purple Cap—that honour the tournament’s most consistent performers. These prestigious titles bring with them not only recognition but also a monetary reward of ₹10 lakh each.
🧡 Orange Cap: Rewarding IPL 2025’s Top Run-Getter
The Orange Cap is awarded to the player who scores the most runs throughout the season, symbolising batting excellence. As of now, Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans leads the Orange Cap race with a staggering 759 runs, closely followed by Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians, who has scored 673 runs.
A unique feature of the Orange Cap is that it’s worn by the leading run-scorer during matches, giving fans and players real-time updates on the standings. The player finishing IPL 2025 at the top of this leaderboard will receive:
- The Iconic Orange Cap
- ₹10 Lakh in Prize Money
This reward reflects the IPL’s dedication to celebrating outstanding individual achievements in the game.
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🟣 Purple Cap: Celebrating the Best Bowler of the Season
On the bowling front, the Purple Cap goes to the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. Currently, Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans holds the top spot with 25 wickets. He is closely followed by:
- Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings) – 24 wickets
- Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 21 wickets
Like the Orange Cap, the Purple Cap is passed from bowler to bowler as the tournament progresses, making it a dynamic and highly competitive honor.
The final Purple Cap winner of IPL 2025 will be awarded:
- The Esteemed Purple Cap
- ₹10 Lakh Cash Prize
This title is a testament to a bowler’s skill, discipline, and impact throughout the tournament.
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Although the Orange and Purple Cap awards offer smaller cash amounts compared to team earnings, their prestige and recognition are immense, often leading to endorsement opportunities and national team call-ups for standout players.
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📌 Quick Recap: Who’s Leading the Cap Races?
Cap | Current Leader | Stats |
---|---|---|
Orange Cap | Sai Sudharsan (GT) | 759 Runs |
Purple Cap | Prasidh Krishna (GT) | 25 Wickets |
🧠 Did You Know?
- The Orange and Purple Caps are worn during live matches by the current leaders, adding a thrilling, real-time element to the competition.
- These individual awards often highlight future stars of Indian cricket, earning them national team recognition.
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