IPL 2025: RCB Lifts Trophy After 18 Years, Winning Team Showers in Riches

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally ended their long wait by lifting the IPL 2025 trophy after 18 years. In a thrilling final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, RCB, led by Virat Kohli, defeated Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings (PBKS) to become the champions of this season.

The match was closely contested, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, RCB emerged victorious, scripting history and claiming their maiden IPL title after nearly two decades of perseverance and heartbreak. The victory has not only brought pride and glory but also substantial financial rewards for the team.

As per the Indian Premier League 2025 prize structure, the winning team receives a cash prize of ₹20 crore, while the runner-up takes home ₹13 crore. The teams that reach the qualifying rounds and eliminator stages are awarded ₹7 crore and ₹6.5 crore respectively. These prize amounts have remained consistent since 2022, with no major revisions announced by the IPL Governing Council.

Beyond the players and coaching staff, team owners also stand to benefit financially. While significant investments are made to build and manage IPL squads—often involving crores of rupees—the lucrative prize money is a strong incentive. However, the BCCI has not yet officially disclosed the exact prize distribution for team owners and management this year.

With this historic win, RCB's long journey has come full circle, and the franchise's loyal fan base has finally witnessed the moment they've waited nearly two decades for—Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy in red and gold