IPL 2025 Fair Play Award Updated on May 13: CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, RR, SRH, PBKS, DC, LSG, GT

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IPL 2025 Fair Play Award Updated on May 13: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular and competitive cricket leagues in the world, showcasing top talent from across the globe.

Each season, teams compete in a round-robin format, striving for consistency in performance to secure a place in the playoffs. The points table plays a crucial role in tracking the progress of each franchise, with key metrics like the number of matches played.

Average performance per game, and total points accumulated determining their standing. This data offers a snapshot of the teams' overall form and competitiveness in the tournament.

The IPL 2025 season faced a brief suspension due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, halting matches for a week before the tournament was cleared to resume on May 17, 2025. With 17 matches remaining, including two Sunday double-headers, the league will now be played across six revised venues-Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.

Notably, Punjab Kings have shifted their home games to Jaipur, while Chennai and Hyderabad will no longer host league-stage matches. The much-anticipated restart begins with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, with the final match set for June 3. The venues for the playoff fixtures are yet to be announced, but the schedule includes Qualifier 1 on May 29, the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the final showdown on June 3.

IPL 2025 Fair Play Award Table

Fair Play Rules

The Fair Play Award is presented to the team with the best record of fair play at the end of the season. The umpires score each team after every match based on the following criteria:

• Adherence to the "Spirit of the Game" (4 points)
• Respect towards the opposition (2 points)
• Respect towards the laws of cricket (2 points)
• Respect towards the umpires (2 points)

A team can score a maximum of 10 points per match, with a "Good" performance earning full points, while "Average" or "Bad" performances receive fewer points.

Past Fairplay Award Winners