IPL 2025 Schedule: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced its new schedule for the IPL 2025 tournament, which will start with a restart for the IPL on May 17 and finish with the final on June 3.
This announcement comes after the IPL tournament was suspended due to an unspecified situation of tension occurring along the border. The rest of the matches will be played at the 6 main grounds in the tournament.
Key Dates and Venues of IPL 2025
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According to the modified IPL 2025 schedule, the 17 matches, including 13 league matches and 4 playoff matches, will take place in the cities of Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
Updated Match Timeline:
Tournament Resumes: May 17 RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru
Final Match: June 3
Last League Match: May 27, LSG vs RCB in Lucknow
Playoff Schedule for IPL 2025
Whereas the venues of the playoffs have not been scheduled, the timings are as under:
Qualifier 1: 29th May
Eliminator: 30th May
Qualifier 2: 1st June
Final: 3rd June
Double-Headers and Rescheduled Matches
There are two double-header Sundays as per the new IPL 2025 schedule:
May 18:
Day Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings (3:30 PM IST)
Evening Match Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (7:30 PM IST)
May 25:
Day Match: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings (3:30 PM IST)
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Evening Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (7:30 PM IST)
Replay of Abandoned Match:
PBKS vs DC, which was abandoned on May 8, will now be played on May 24 in Jaipur.
Impact on International Players and ODI Series
The prolonged IPL season now clashes with the England vs West Indies ODI series (May 29 June 3), possibly impacting the availability of crucial West Indies and England players.
West Indies Players Affected
Romario Shepherd (RCB)
Shamar Joseph (LSG)
Sherfane Rutherford (GT)
England Players Potentially Affected:
Jos Buttler (GT)
Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone (RCB)
Will Jacks, Reece Topley (MI)
Short Gap Before WTC Final 2025
The June 3 IPL 2025 final leaves a short 7-day gap before the World Test Championship (WTC) Final commences on June 11 at Lord’s, where Australia and South Africa will contest the ICC title.
BCCI’s Statement and Security Consultation
The BCCI underscored that the resumption of IPL 2025 was decided upon after “very extensive consultations with government and security agencies,” assuring the protection and coordination of stakeholders involved.
What to Expect in the IPL 2025 Schedule
IPL 2025 schedule now promises a thrilling culmination with high-profile matches in six lively cities. With international cricketers getting scheduling clashes and the WTC final on the horizon, cricket enthusiasts are set for a heart-pumping and closely packed season.
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