IPL 2025 — Complete Season Analysis, Champion, Records & Statistics
IPL 2025 was the season dreams came true. After 18 years of heartbreak, memes, and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bangalore finally won their first IPL title. The eighteenth edition ran from March to May 2025, featuring 74 matches across 10 teams. Suryakumar Yadav's 717 runs won the Orange Cap with batting that combined innovation and consistency in equal measure. Josh Hazlewood's 24 wickets secured the Purple Cap, anchoring RCB's bowling attack with his metronomic accuracy. The season was marked by PBKS' remarkable run to the final under Shreyas Iyer and RCB's historic triumph at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, ending the longest title drought in IPL history. RCB's journey to the final was built on Virat Kohli's experience, Rajat Patidar's aggressive captaincy, Phil Salt's explosive opening, and Josh Hazlewood's world-class new-ball bowling. In the final, RCB posted a competitive total and defended it by 6 runs, with Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar combining to restrict PBKS in the death overs. The celebrations at Narendra Modi Stadium were emotional — millions of RCB fans across the world finally saw their franchise lift the trophy.
RCB ending their title drought — the longest in IPL history — was the most emotionally charged moment in the tournament's 18-year existence.
Suryakumar Yadav's Orange Cap performance (717 runs) included innovative shots that redefined what was possible in T20 batting.
PBKS' run to the final under Shreyas Iyer was a remarkable underdog story, with the franchise looking genuinely competitive for the first time in years.
Josh Hazlewood's Purple Cap (24 wickets) proved that precision bowling with the new ball was as valuable as death-overs expertise.
RCB vs PBKS (Final): RCB defeated PBKS by 6 runs in a tense final at NMS. The celebrations were the most emotional in IPL history.
RCB vs CSK (League): A classic rivalry match where Kohli's innings proved the difference between two traditional rivals.
PBKS vs MI (Playoff): PBKS' elimination of MI in the playoffs showed they were genuine contenders, not just making up numbers.
RCB vs KKR (Qualifier): RCB's knockout performance proved that this was a different RCB — steeled for pressure moments.
RCB won their first-ever IPL title in their 18th season — the longest wait for a maiden title.
Josh Hazlewood became the first Australian to win the Purple Cap in IPL with 24 wickets.
PBKS reached their second IPL final (first since 2014), their best finish in over a decade.
Suryakumar Yadav's Player of the Tournament award was the first time the award went to a player not in the final two teams in several years.
IPL 2025 rewrote RCB's story from eternal bridesmaids to champions. The franchise that had Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Gayle at different points but could never win the title finally broke through under Patidar's captaincy. The win validated RCB's decision to build a more balanced squad rather than relying on superstar batting alone. For IPL historians, the 2025 season completed a chapter — every "legacy franchise" (MI, CSK, KKR, RR, RCB) now had at least one title, leaving DC and PBKS as the only original franchises yet to win.
Who won IPL 2025?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won IPL 2025, their first-ever title, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Was IPL 2025 RCB's first title?
Yes, IPL 2025 was RCB's first-ever IPL title after 18 years of competing. They are the franchise that waited the longest for a maiden title.
Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025?
Suryakumar Yadav won the Orange Cap with 717 runs, showcasing his 360-degree batting throughout the season.
Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2025?
Josh Hazlewood of RCB won the Purple Cap with 24 wickets, anchoring the bowling attack that powered RCB to the title.
Who was the Player of the Tournament in IPL 2025?
Suryakumar Yadav was named Player of the Tournament for his outstanding batting performances throughout the season.
Who captained RCB in IPL 2025?
Rajat Patidar captained RCB in IPL 2025, leading the franchise to their first-ever title with an aggressive and balanced approach.
Did Virat Kohli win an IPL title with RCB?
Yes, Kohli was part of the RCB squad that won IPL 2025, though he was no longer captain. Rajat Patidar led the team to their historic maiden title.
Which original IPL franchises have not won the title?
As of IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (originally Delhi Daredevils) and Punjab Kings (originally Kings XI Punjab) are the only two original 2008 franchises that have never won an IPL title.