IPL 2019 Final: Money matters; Know who will get how much?

As the IPL 2019 approaches its business end the time has arrived to have a look at prize money that will be up for grab

Hyderabad: The final of the 2019 Indian Premier League has finally arrived. Three-time champions Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will lock horns to win their fourth IPL title here at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

IPL, a cash-rich T20 league, is known for its financial might. So, as the tournament approaches its business end the time has arrived to have a look at prize money that will be up for grab on Sunday (May 12).

IPL champions and runners-up

The winner of the 2019 IPL will receive Rs 20 crore while Rs 12.5 crore will be up for grab for the runners-up. So, on Sunday evening the match between CSK and MI will decide who will get how much.

Both of the awards will be received by the captain of the winning team and losing teams.

Orange Cap and Purple Cap

The run-scoring table is led by David Warner who scored 692 runs in 12 matches while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. With nobody is close to his tally it is certain that Warner will bag the Orange Cap which worth Rs 10 lakh.

David Warner is the strongest contender for Orange Cap.

However, the battle for Purple Cap has been very close. Though Kagiso Rabada led the wicket-takers' table with 25 wickets CSK's Imran Tahir has 24 wickets and on Sunday's final he will have a chance to bag the award which also worth Rs. 10 lakh.

Pitch and Ground awards

Rs 50 lakh and a trophy will be given to the grounds that have hosted 7 or more matches while Rs 25 lakh and a trophy will be awarded to grounds that have hosted less than 7 matches.

Points are awarded per match based on the following criteria:

1. Did the pitch play the same throughout the match for both innings?

2. Did the pitch have good pace and ball carry?

3. Was the bounce of the pitch consistent?

Sunrisers Hyderabad will host the IPL 2019 final.

4. Was the amount of lateral seam movement on offer fair?

5. Was the amount of spin on offer fair (i.e. not excessive)?

6. Overall evaluation of the pitch and outfield.

Perfect catch of the season

IPL has always been known for producing great pieces of fielding. Often stunning catches taken at the edge of the boundary leave fans stunned. The best catch of the season will be selected by a public vote. A cheque of Rs 10 Lakh, trophy and phone will be awarded to the winner.

Emerging Player Award

Who could be the Emerging Player of the season? Riyan Parag? The Rajasthan Royals batsmen have had a superb season while Mumbai Indians' Alzarri Joseph was also impressive before being ruled out of the season due to injury.

Based on his potential to be a future star of international cricket the award will be given. The winner will be selected by a public vote and commentators.

The winner will receive a Rs 10 lakh cash reward.

criteria:

1. be born after 1 April 1993;

2. have played 5 or less Test matches or 20 less ODIs;

3. have played in 25 or less IPL matches (as of the start of the season); and

4. have not previously won the Emerging Player Award.