NEW DELHI: Following consultations with the government, security agencies, and all relevant stakeholders, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume from May 17, with matches scheduled across six venues.The season will restart at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders. The league had been suspended for a week after escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, during which Pakistani missile and drone attacks were successfully intercepted by Indian forces.As part of the revised schedule, no matches will be played in Mohali or Dharamsala. The Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match, which was earlier shifted to Ahmedabad, will now be held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 26.The final will be played on June 3, with the playoffs starting from May 29. Venues for the playoff fixtures will be announced in due course.“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025. After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season.”
“A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, starting May 17, 2025, and culminating in the final on June 3, 2025. The revised schedule includes two double-headers, which will be played on two Sundays,” the BCCI stated in a release on Monday.“The BCCI takes this opportunity to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to the national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league,” said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in the release.According to the BCCI, the revised IPL 2025 Playoff Schedule is as follows:Qualifier 1 – May 29Eliminator – May 30Qualifier 2 – June 1Final – June 3
IPL 2025 NEW SCHEDULE: GUJARAT TITANSMay 18, 7:30 PM – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans – DelhiMay 22, 7:30 PM – Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants – AhmedabadMay 25, 3:30 PM – Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings – Ahmedabad