India’s T20 World Champions shine in IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav Player of the Tournament, Arshdeep Singh top wicket taker, Kohli scored 8 fifties
IPL 2025 Concludes with RCB’s Historic Victory
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded with a historic triumph for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who clinched their maiden title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in a thrilling final held on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
🇮🇳 Performances of India’s T20 World Cup Champion Players in IPL 2025
Suryakumar Yadav – Player of the Tournament
Mumbai Indians’ star batsman Suryakumar Yadav amassed 717 runs in 16 matches, including 5 half-centuries. With a striking rate of 167.91, he consistently scored at least 25 runs in every match—a record in T20 cricket. His stellar performance earned him the ‘Most Valuable Player’ award.
Virat Kohli – 8 Half-Centuries and First IPL Trophy
Veteran RCB batsman Virat Kohli scored 657 runs in 15 matches, featuring 8 half-centuries and maintaining an average of 54.75. His crucial 43-run innings in the final significantly contributed to the team’s formidable total.
Arshdeep Singh – Top Bowler with 21 Wickets
Punjab Kings’ fast bowler Arshdeep Singh claimed 21 wickets in 17 matches, including a remarkable over in the final where he took 3 wickets. His performance was instrumental in guiding Punjab to the final.
Hardik Pandya – Best All-Rounder
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya scored 224 runs and took 14 wickets in 15 matches, boasting a strike rate exceeding 163. He also achieved a five-wicket haul in a single innings. Under his leadership, Mumbai secured six consecutive wins to qualify for the playoffs.
Rishabh Pant – A Big Innings Amidst a Lackluster Season
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant managed only 149 runs in 13 matches, with a single half-century. However, he played a remarkable 118-run innings against Bengaluru in the final match, though it wasn’t enough to secure a win for his team.
Kuldeep Yadav – Economical Bowling
Delhi Capitals’ spinner Kuldeep Yadav took 15 wickets in 14 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 7.07. Opposing batsmen often refrained from taking risks against him, resulting in his frugal run concession.
Mohammed Siraj – Most Dot Balls
Gujarat Titans’ fast bowler Mohammed Siraj delivered 151 dot balls and took 16 wickets in 15 matches. Despite an economy rate of 9.24, he provided his team with crucial breakthroughs.
Major IPL 2025 Award Winners
- Orange Cap: Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) – 759 runs
- Purple Cap: Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans) – 25 wickets
- Emerging Player: Sai Sudharsan
- Fair Play Award: Chennai Super Kings
Performances of Bench and Reserve Players
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: The Rajasthan Royals opener scored 559 runs in 14 matches, including one century and one half-century.
- Shubman Gill: Gujarat Titans’ batsman accumulated 650 runs in 15 matches, featuring one century and four half-centuries.
RCB’s Historic Victory and Celebrations
On June 3, 2025, at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final, ending an 18-year wait for their first IPL title. Batting first, RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs, with Virat Kohli contributing a crucial 43 runs. In response, Punjab Kings managed 184/7, leading to RCB’s thrilling victory.
The win sparked jubilant celebrations in Bengaluru. However, on June 4, during a victory parade outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, a massive crowd led to a stampede, resulting in 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries. In response, RCB announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for each bereaved family and established a fund named “RCB Cares” to support the victims.
Virat Kohli, associated with RCB since 2008, described this victory as the most emotional moment of his career and expressed gratitude to fans on social media.
Conclusion
IPL 2025 offered numerous memorable moments for Indian cricket. The performances of T20 World Cup-winning players added excitement to the tournament. RCB’s maiden title victory fulfilled a long-cherished dream for their fans.
