IPL 2025 Resumes on May 17 After Brief Suspension
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the updated IPL 2025 schedule, resuming action on May 17, 2025, after a week-long suspension caused by India-Pakistan border tensions. The season restarts with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Key Highlights of IPL 2025 Revised Schedule
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Total Matches Remaining: 17
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Season Resumption: May 17, 2025 (RCB vs KKR)
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Final Match: June 3, 2025
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Double-Headers: May 18 and May 25 (both Sundays)
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Playoff Dates:
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Qualifier 1: May 29
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Eliminator: May 30
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Qualifier 2: June 1
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Final: June 3
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Note: Venues for playoff matches are yet to be officially announced.
Cities Hosting the Remaining Matches
The rest of the league stage matches will take place across six Indian cities:
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Bengaluru
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Delhi
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Mumbai
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Lucknow
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Jaipur
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Ahmedabad
Cities not hosting any league matches:
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Kolkata
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Chennai
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Hyderabad
(Excluded due to logistical and weather concerns)
Team-Specific Schedule Updates
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Punjab Kings (PBKS): All home matches moved from Dharamsala to Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
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Suspended Match: PBKS vs DC match, originally canceled in Dharamsala, now rescheduled for May 24 in Jaipur.
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RCB Final League Game: Rescheduled to Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium for their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Official Statement
The BCCI acknowledged the support of India's armed forces for enabling the safe resumption of the tournament and expressed gratitude to fans for their patience during the disruption.
Final Thoughts
The revised IPL 2025 schedule ensures that fans across multiple cities will continue to enjoy top-tier cricket action, culminating in a thrilling finale on June 3, 2025. With the playoff race heating up and key fixtures reshuffled, the second leg promises unmatched excitement.
