The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17 with a revised schedule featuring 17 matches across six venues, the BCCI announced on Monday.
The tournament, suspended for a week due to cross-border tensions, will conclude on June 3 with the final, while playoffs will be held from May 29. Stay tuned to BRG365 for live updates!
Revised IPL 2025 Schedule at a Glance
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Date & Time (EDT) |
Match |
Venue |
|---|---|---|
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May 17, 7:30 PM EDT |
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Bengaluru |
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May 18, 3:30 PM EDT |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings |
Jaipur |
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May 18, 7:30 PM EDT |
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans |
Delhi |
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May 19, 7:30 PM EDT |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Lucknow |
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May 20, 7:30 PM EDT |
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
Delhi |
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May 21, 7:30 PM EDT |
Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals |
Mumbai |
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May 22, 7:30 PM EDT |
Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants |
Ahmedabad |
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May 23, 7:30 PM EDT |
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Bengaluru |
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May 24, 7:30 PM EDT |
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals |
Jaipur |
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May 25, 3:30 PM EDT |
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings |
Ahmedabad |
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May 25, 7:30 PM EDT |
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Delhi |
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May 26, 7:30 PM EDT |
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
Jaipur |
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May 27, 7:30 PM EDT |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Lucknow |
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May 29, 7:30 PM EDT |
Qualifier 1 |
TBC |
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May 30, 7:30 PM EDT |
Eliminator |
TBC |
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June 1, 7:30 PM EDT |
Qualifier 2 |
TBC |
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June 3, 7:30 PM EDT |
Final |
TBC |
Full Fixture List Can read: Agenda 2025: Indian Premier League’s Full Fixture List
Key Updates to the IPL Schedule
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Venues: Matches will be played in Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, with playoff venues to be confirmed later.
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Home Advantage Shift: Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play remaining games at neutral venues, with PBKS forced to replay their abandoned May 8 fixture vs Delhi Capitals on May 24 in Jaipur.
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Double-Headers: Two Sunday double-headers are scheduled (May 18 and May 25), maximizing fan engagement with back-to-back action.
Player and Logistical Challenges
The revised ipl schedule creates conflicts for international stars:
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England vs West Indies (May 29-June 3): Players like Jos Buttler (GT) and Phil Salt (RCB) may need to balance IPL duties with ODI commitments.
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WTC Final (June 11): Australia/South Africa stars (e.g., Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada) have just one week between the IPL final and the Test showdown at Lord’s.
Franchises face the task of reassembling squads after overseas players, particularly from England and Australia, returned home during the suspension. League leaders Gujarat Titans, however, maintained continuity with most players training in Ahmedabad.
BCCI’s Statement
The BCCI confirmed the resumption after "extensive consultations with government, security agencies, and stakeholders," prioritizing fan safety and tournament integrity.
