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Fair Play Award IPL 2025: As of May 4, 2025, the IPL 2025 season is still ongoing, and the Fair Play Award winner has not yet been determined. The Fair Play Award is given to the team with the best record of fair play, as assessed by the umpires after each match. Teams are scored based on adherence to the “Spirit of the Game,” respect towards the opposition, respect for the laws of cricket, and respect towards the umpires. Each team can earn up to 10 points per match, and the team with the highest average points at the end of the season wins the award.
In the early stages of the IPL 2025 season, several teams have performed well in terms of fair play:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
These teams have each played two matches and are currently tied with 20 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 10.00 .
Historically, the Chennai Super Kings have been the most successful team in the Fair Play Award category, having won the award six times (2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015)
As the season progresses, the standings will become clearer, and the team with the most consistent fair play performance will be recognized with the Fair Play Award at the end of the tournament.
Which team is best in IPL 2025?
As of May 4, 2025, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are leading the IPL 2025 standings, having secured 10 points from 6 matches with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.104 .
Top Teams in IPL 2025
Here are the current top 5 teams based on their performance:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Matches Played: 6
Wins: 5
Losses: 1
Points: 10
NRR: +1.104
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Matches Played: 6
Wins: 5
Losses: 1
Points: 10
NRR: +0.850
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Matches Played: 6
Wins: 4
Losses: 2
Points: 8
NRR: +0.681
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Matches Played: 6
Wins: 4
Losses: 2
Points: 8
NRR: +0.162
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Matches Played: 6
Wins: 3
Losses: 3
Points: 6
NRR: +0.412
What is the Fair Play Award IPL 2025?
The Fair Play Award in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a special recognition given to the team that demonstrates the best conduct on the field, based on:
- Respect for the opposition
- Respect for the laws of the game
- Respect for the umpires
- Adherence to the “Spirit of the Game”
How It’s Scored:
- After every match, the on-field umpires rate both teams on a 10-point scale.
- A team can earn up to 10 points per match:
- 4 points for playing in the spirit of the game
- 2 points each for respect toward opponents, laws of cricket, and umpires
Notable Facts:
- It’s separate from the points table and has no effect on playoff qualification—but it’s a prestigious recognition for integrity.
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the most Fair Play Awards (6 times).
- It emphasizes sportsmanship and ethical behavior, regardless of match results.