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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
IPL 2025: Full list of award winners for the season
The IPL 2025 season has come to an end as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally won the title, beating Punjab Kings in the final. RCB won the match by 6 runs to lift the trophy in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. With this some of the players won some of the awards as the likes of Sai Sudharsan, Suryakumar Yadav and Vaibhav Suryavanshi bagged the big ones. advertisementSai Sudharsan took home the Orange Cap and the Emerging Player Of The season awards while Suryakumar was adjudged the Most Valuable Player Of The Season. Suryavanshi was the super striker of the season with a strike-rate of 207. Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap for the season with 25 wickets. IPL 2025 Final, RCB vs PBKS: Highlights | Scorecard The Fair Play Award of the season went to the Chennai Super Kings. The best pitch and ground award went to the Delhi District Cricket Association, while the best catch of the season went to SRH's Kamindu Mendis to dismiss Dewald Brevis. Here's a look at the full list of the awards from the IPL 2025 season. IPL 2025: Full list of awardsIPL 2025 Champions: Royal Challengers BengaluruIPL 2025 Runners-up: Punjab KingsBest Pitch & Ground Award of the Season: Delhi District Cricket AssociationMost Valuable Player of the Season: Suryakumar Yadav (MI) [320.5 mvp points]Orange Cap Winner of the Season: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) [759 runs]Purple Cap Winner of the Season: Prasidh Krishna (GT) [25 wickets]Fair Play Award of the Season: Chennai Super KingsBest Catch of the Season: Kamindu Mendis (SRH) [vs CSK to dismiss Dewald Brevis]Most Dot balls bowled in the Season: Mohammed Siraj (GT) [151 dots]Most Fours in the Season: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) [88 fours]Most Sixes in the Season: Nicholas Pooran (LSG) [40 sixes]Most Fantasy points in the Season: B Sai Sudharsan (GT) [1495 points]Super Striker of the Season: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) [SR: 207]Emerging Player of the Season: B Sai Sudharsan (GT)Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Stung by Gujarat Titans' exit, Sudharsan now turns focus on red-ball cricket
NEW CHANDIGARH: B Sai Sudharsan might not have been able to take Gujarat Titans across the line in the Eliminator against Mumbai Indians at the New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh, but the youngster walked away with plenty of goodwill. Having amassed an impressive 759 runs (No 1 in the list as of May 31), Sudharsan had a remarkable journey. The left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu became the youngest to cross the 700-run mark on Friday. But that was not enough. Despite his contribution of 80 (off 49 balls) on the day, GT fell short of Mumbai's target to bow out. Given the team's lofty ambitions, Sai Sudharsan is certainly stung by this defeat. "I mean it is good to see that I had a good season or I was consistent enough for my team, but I think when the job is not finished, you do not get that ultimate satisfaction when you get back to your home," he reflected after the match. "There is a lot of disappointment in the environment because the way we played the first 12 or 13 games, which was fantastic to see as a group or as a team from outside, even when you look at a season like this, I think our team was so good. They did a lot of things really well, so finishing a tournament like this does not give me that complete satisfaction, but appreciating the performances and, of course, learning from it is the thing forward," Sai Sudharsan added. Sai Sudharsan now has a fresh challenge in store. Having earned his maiden Test call-up for the five-match series in England, he'll be looking to keep up his rich run in the five-day format. He was also named in the A-team squad for the second unofficial Test, but Sai Sudharsan was not prepared to leave the IPL before June 4. "We were not thinking about when to leave for India or the Test team, but if that was the plan, we would have left on June 6, but now we will have to have a conversation and see how it goes," he said.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Chennai News
B Sai Sudharsan is India's new hope in the top-order, but the challenges in England Tests will be immense. It's been just five months since 's international retirement, and Tamil Nadu has its next superstar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Twenty-three-year-old B Sai Sudharsan, who made his way into the Indian Test squad for the England series, looks well set to take over from the old master, who amazed the world with his off-spin. At just 17, Sai caught 's eye during a league match, prompting the veteran to gush: "Adengappa, idho paar ra indha paiyana! (Oh my god, look at this boy!)." When Sai made his ODI debut in 2023, Ashwin, who has long been his staunch supporter, said: "Sai can become the next Indian player from Tamil Nadu and a fulcrum in the playing XI." In Tamil Nadu's cricketing circles, the southpaw's meteoric rise has been hard to miss. The left-hander has weathered his share of twists and tumbles, steadily carving his path forward with quiet resolve. This IPL season, Sai has been nothing short of spectacular — smashing 679 runs from 14 outings to be the frontrunner for the Orange Cap (prize for the IPL top run-getter). He scored a century and five half-centuries so far for Gujarat Titans, all while maintaining an impressive strike rate of 155.99. His consistent impact is no flash in the pan — previous IPL campaigns also saw him deliver crucial innings. The foundation of the young man's success is built on discipline. Sai has sporting pedigree coursing through his veins — father Bharadwaj was a 100m sprinter who represented India at the SAF Games in Dhaka, and mother Usha, a former state-level volleyball player. Sai was never far from discipline and drive, qualities that have shaped his measured climb in the sport. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Those who have followed his journey closely know that consistency has been his hallmark. Former India cricketer W V Raman, who has watched Sai grow from the start, told TOI if the southpaw gets his fair share of opportunities at the international level, he will do justice to it. "He burst onto the scene with white-ball cricket and quickly proved his consistency there. What's impressive is how swiftly he adapted to the red-ball format as well. It's been a fantastic journey in a short span, and that ability to learn fast is crucial for any young player. Sai has shown exactly that," said Raman. Beyond his solid fundamentals, Sai, who has an orthodox approach to batting, has notably expanded his arsenal, particularly enhancing his power-hitting prowess. He now has a deep understanding of his strengths and limitations, which allows him to tailor his strategies to varying match situations. The fact that Sai played county cricket for Surrey for two seasons should help him settle down well in the series. Raman feels this quick learning curve and willingness to adapt will hold him in good stead on the England tour. "What he's done is that he's decided to try and ensure that he doesn't get found out by the opposition. So, he's tried to work on a few shots in the breaks that he gets during the seasons. And he's decided on the right kind of shots that will help him when he's under pressure to get runs quickly," said Raman, a former Tamil Nadu captain. Sai is predominantly seen as a top-order batter, often opening the innings, a role that suits his style and temperament. His ability to face the new ball with confidence and play fast bowlers early is one of his key strengths, which could come in handy for India in the challenging English conditions. "I think he should bat in the top three because he likes to play fast bowlers first up, he likes the ball coming onto the bat. He'll also make use of the huge gaps that he'll have first up because fast bowlers are prone to bowling with attacking field sets of the new ball. So that will also provide him opportunities to pick up runs." Fitness, too, has been a cornerstone of Sai's evolution. Raman vouches for it. "He's one of the fittest cricketers. He'll train any hour of the day. He came off a brilliant IPL final, followed it up with a string of 40s and 50s in the TNPL, and then had one failure. While the rest of the team was boarding the bus after the game, he was training on his own at 11 pm." Despite all the brilliance in white-ball cricket, Sai's first-class average of 39.93 suggests that his red-ball game is a work in progress. His Ranji Trophy stats aren't stacked with big scores, but he had one standout show this season — a double century against Delhi. Later, during the India A tour to Australia, Sai scored a ton in the first four-day game but didn't have a great outing in the second. Former TN coach Sulakshan Kulkarni, who worked with Sai during his time here in 2023-24, believes the England tour will be a stern examination for the Chennai lad. "His domestic record is not great. When I was the coach, I saw him play on a seaming track in at least two matches. And he didn't play well there. His technique against the moving ball needs to improve." Kulkarni, a former Mumbai captain, played in minor counties for 12 years and has a fair understanding of what will be on offer for Sai. "He has a tendency of playing away from the body while the secret of success in England is to play late and play the ball right under your nose. He has to curb some of his strokes and should play straight and close to the body. He has to work to get the technique right before the tour," said Kulkarni. The challenge will be immense, and England will come at Sai all guns blazing. It's on the southpaw to soak up the pressure and take the first step towards making a spot in the Indian top-order — which suddenly looks slightly light following Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's retirement — his own. Email your feedback with name and address to
CNA
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
India's Sudharsan ready to bat anywhere after 'surreal' test call-up
NEW DELHI :B Sai Sudharsan finds it "surreal" to be included in India's test squad for the team's tour of England next month and is ready to bat anywhere in the line-up, the 23-year-old said. As India begins a fresh World Test Championship cycle with a five-test series in England under new captain Shubman Gill, Sudharsan is likely to reinforce a top order depleted by the retirements of batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. "It feels very special to be honest, and surreal," Sudharsan said after being included in the team on Saturday. "Any young cricketer who starts playing cricket, wants to play test cricket, wants to play for the country. The ultimate goal is always to play test cricket. So really happy for that." Sudharsan is Gill's opening partner at Gujarat Titans and is the leading scorer in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Sudharsan opens for his state team but has batted in the middle order for Surrey in county cricket. "I think playing for the country itself is a very big privilege for a cricketer. So I don't think I am in a position to choose where I want to play," he said. "I think I will have to be ready for whichever (position) the team gives me. I will be ready for that." Gill inherited the India captaincy at 25, but Sudharsan had no doubts his Gujarat teammate would shine in the job. "I have been a part of his growth as well," Sudharsan said. "I have seen him for the last four years. Such a talented batsman, such a skilful batsman, anybody can see.
Reuters
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
India's Sudharsan ready to bat anywhere after 'surreal' test call-up
NEW DELHI, May 25 (Reuters) - B Sai Sudharsan finds it "surreal" to be included in India's test squad for the team's tour of England next month and is ready to bat anywhere in the line-up, the 23-year-old said. As India begins a fresh World Test Championship cycle with a five-test series in England under new captain Shubman Gill, Sudharsan is likely to reinforce a top order depleted by the retirements of batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. "It feels very special to be honest, and surreal," Sudharsan said after being included in the team on Saturday. "Any young cricketer who starts playing cricket, wants to play test cricket, wants to play for the country. The ultimate goal is always to play test cricket. So really happy for that." Sudharsan is Gill's opening partner at Gujarat Titans and is the leading scorer in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Sudharsan opens for his state team but has batted in the middle order for Surrey in county cricket. "I think playing for the country itself is a very big privilege for a cricketer. So I don't think I am in a position to choose where I want to play," he said. "I think I will have to be ready for whichever (position) the team gives me. I will be ready for that." Gill inherited the India captaincy at 25, but Sudharsan had no doubts his Gujarat teammate would shine in the job. "I have been a part of his growth as well," Sudharsan said. "I have seen him for the last four years. Such a talented batsman, such a skilful batsman, anybody can see. "So I feel he will definitely win laurels and great things for the country."
