IPL 2025 Prize Money: This Season’s Rewards and Its Growth Over the Years

Mar 22, 2025 Komal Das

The IPL 2025 season begins on March 22 with KKR vs. RCB at Eden Gardens and concludes with the final in Kolkata on May 25

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Fans eagerly await details on this year’s prize money, reflecting IPL’s growing success

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The IPL 2025 winner will earn INR 20 crore, and the runner-up INR 13 crore, with rewards for playoff teams and top players

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Since 2008, IPL prize money has grown significantly, showcasing the league's financial success and evolution

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In 2008-2009, winners earned INR 4.8 crore and runners-up INR 2.4 crore. By 2014-2015, the prizes rose to INR 15 crore and INR 10 crore, respectively

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In 2016, winners earned INR 16 crore, reverting to INR 15 crore in 2017. By 2018-2019, the prize rose to INR 20 crore

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In 2020, the prize was reduced to INR 10 crore but returned to INR 20 crore for winners and INR 13 crore for runners-up from 2021 onwards

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