The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 22, promising a thrilling mix of cricket and entertainment.
The opening match will see Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens.
After nearly two months of intense competition, IPL 2025 final will take place on May 25 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, where the champion team will take home massive prize money.
How much will IPL 2025 winner get?
The team that lifts the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 trophy will receive a cash prize of Rs 20 crore, along with the prestigious trophy. Reports indicate that the prize money remains unchanged from the previous season.
Runner-Up & Playoff Teams' Prize Money
Runner-Up: Rs 13 crore (same as IPL 2024)
Third Place: Rs 7 crore
Fourth Place: Rs 6.5 crore
Individual Awards & Cash Prizes
Orange Cap (Most Runs): Rs 15 lakh
Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Rs 15 lakh
Emerging Player Award: Rs 20 lakh
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rs 12 lakh
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IPL 2025: Major rule changes for Season 18
The 18th season of Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will see five key rule changes, with a big update on the slow over rate penalty.
Previously, captains faced a one-match ban for slow over rates, but now they will receive demerit points instead. A suspension will only be imposed in severe cases.
Also, the long-standing ban on saliva usage has been lifted, allowing bowlers to use saliva to shine the ball once again. These adjustments aim to enhance gameplay while maintaining fairness and competitive balance in the tournament.
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