The IPL 2025 season, also known as TATA IPL 2025 or IPL 18, features 10 teams playing a total of 74 matches. The season kicked off on March 22, 2025, and was initially set to conclude on May 25, 2025, but due to a suspension from May 9 to May 16 caused by the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis, the schedule was revised, with the final rescheduled for June 3, 2025. Below is an overview of the IPL 2025 fixtures, based on available information.
Key Details of IPL 2025 Schedule
- Start Date: March 22, 2025
- End Date: June 3, 2025 (revised due to suspension)
- Teams: 10 franchises, split into two groups:
- Group A: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Group B: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT), Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Format: Each team plays 14 league matches—twice against teams in their own group and one designated team from the other group, and once against the remaining four teams in the opposite group. The top four teams advance to the playoffs.
- Venues: 13 venues initially, reduced to six after the resumption on May 17 for security and logistical reasons. Key venues include Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), and Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur).
- Playoff Schedule (revised):
- Qualifier 1: May 29, 2025, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- Eliminator: May 30, 2025, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- Qualifier 2: June 1, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Final: June 3, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Notable Matches and Updates
- Opening Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. RCB won by 7 wickets, chasing 175 in 16.2 overs.
- Second Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals on March 23, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.
- Key Rivalry Match: Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians on March 23, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, with the reverse fixture on April 20, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
- Final League Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 27, 2025, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, determining the final Qualifier 1 and Eliminator spots.
- Recent Highlights:
- Punjab Kings secured a Qualifier 1 spot with a 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on May 26, 2025, in Jaipur, chasing 185 with Josh Inglis (73 off 42) and Priyansh Arya (62 off 35) starring.
- Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 83 runs on May 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad, posting 230/5, led by Dewald Brevis (57 off 23) and Devon Conway (52 off 35).
- Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs on May 25, 2025, in Delhi, with Heinrich Klaasen’s unbeaten 105 off 39 powering SRH to 278/3, the season’s highest total.
Revised Schedule Post-Suspension
- The IPL was suspended on May 9, 2025, due to the India-Pakistan crisis, with matches resuming on May 17, 2025, across six venues. Chandigarh and Dharamsala were excluded for security reasons, with Punjab Kings’ remaining home matches moved to Jaipur.
- The rescheduled Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals match, abandoned on May 8, 2025, in the 11th over, is set for May 24, 2025, in Jaipur.
- No further league-stage matches will be hosted in Chennai, Hyderabad, or Kolkata due to weather and logistical concerns, though Ahmedabad is confirmed for the final.
Where to Find the Complete Schedule
The full IPL 2025 schedule, including match-by-match fixtures, timings, and venues, is available on official platforms:
- IPLT20.com: Provides the complete match schedule, live scores, and team line-ups.
- Cricbuzz.com: Offers detailed match timings, venue details, and results.
- ESPNcricinfo.com: Includes fixtures, scorecards, and live updates.
- News18.com: Lists fixtures, upcoming matches, and timings.
- The Indian Express: Provides team-wise schedules and live score updates.
Additional Notes
- Player Highlights: Rishabh Pant became the most expensive IPL player ever, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 13, was the youngest player sold, acquired by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore.
- New Regulations: The IPL adopted the ICC’s Code of Conduct for T20 Internationals in 2025. Teams are allowed seven practice sessions and two warm-up games to maintain pitch quality. Temporary replacement players were permitted due to scheduling conflicts with international cricket.
- Broadcast: Matches are broadcast on Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, etc.) with live updates on official IPL social media channels.
For the most up-to-date and detailed match list, check the official IPL website (www.iplt20.com) or trusted sources like Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, or News18. Stay tuned for real-time updates as the season approaches its climax
