IPL 2025 Updated Schedule Released: 17 Matches, 6 Venues, Playoff Dates Confirmed – All You Need To Know – Zee News

The BCCI has confirmed that IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following a week-long suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions. Seventeen remaining matches—including two Sunday double-headers—will be played across Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, culminating in the final on June 3. Qualifier 1 is set for May 29, the Eliminator on May 30 and Qualifier 2 on June 1, with venues for knockout games still to be announced. Punjab Kings’ home fixtures shift to Jaipur, while RCB’s last league match moves to Lucknow. The BCCI lauded India’s armed forces for enabling cricket’s safe return.
The season kicks off with a blockbuster between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
After consultations with government and security agencies, BCCI released a new calendar to complete the rest of the IPL 2025 season safely and swiftly.
Originally set to end on May 31, the tournament now concludes on June 3, extending the thrill by three more days.
Matches will be spread across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad, offering fans nationwide access to the action.
Despite being prominent IPL hubs, these cities will not host league matches this season due to logistical and weather concerns.
To reduce player fatigue, BCCI has scheduled double-headers only on May 18 and May 25—both falling on Sundays.
Dharamsala was dropped as a venue, forcing PBKS to play their remaining home games at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
The abandoned match at Dharamsala is now back on the calendar, moved to a neutral venue in Rajasthan.
RCB will now close their group stage run away from home against LSG, shaking up playoff permutations.
Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the IPL Final await official venue announcements, adding to the suspense.
The top two teams will battle it out to secure a direct route to the IPL 2025 final.
These back-to-back knockout games will determine who gets one last shot at IPL glory.
These franchises were quick to regroup after the break, giving them an early edge in preparation.
Franchises are still working on player logistics, with several international stars yet to confirm their return.
With Kolkata and Hyderabad possibly ruled out, Ahmedabad emerges as a frontrunner for hosting key playoff fixtures.
The league was paused for a week following heightened tensions, prioritizing national safety over sport.
The Board acknowledged the military’s role in enabling the safe return of the tournament after the ceasefire.
Spectators were evacuated, and teams escorted as a precaution, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
Security threats near the LoC led to a blackout and emergency response, pushing the BCCI to act swiftly.
As cricket returns in full swing, the remainder of IPL 2025 carries the weight of sportsmanship and solidarity.
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