IPL 2025 to Resume on May 17, Final on June 3
The BCCI has officially announced that the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League will resume on May 17. The tournament had been temporarily suspended following escalating national security concerns, but with the situation now stable, the league is set to return with full force. The final match has been scheduled for June 3.
A total of 17 matches remain in the season, including 13 league games and four playoff fixtures. Matches will be hosted across six major venues—Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
Revised Match Schedule
- May 17: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Bengaluru
- May 18: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Jaipur
- May 18: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, Delhi
- May 19: Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow
- May 20: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Delhi
- May 21: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Mumbai
- May 22: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants, Ahmedabad
- May 23: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- May 24: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Jaipur
- May 25: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad
- May 25: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi
- May 26: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Jaipur
- May 27: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow
Playoffs Schedule
- May 29: Qualifier 1
- May 30: Eliminator
- June 1: Qualifier 2
- June 3: Final
The exact venues for the playoffs and final will be announced soon. Two double-headers have been scheduled on May 18 and May 25 to accommodate the tight timeline.
Return to Action After Security Suspension
The tournament was suspended on May 9 after a match in Dharamsala was abandoned due to security threats. Following a rapid review and coordination with security and administrative agencies, BCCI cleared the path for resumption, citing a stable environment.
Teams are in the process of regrouping and reassembling their squads, especially with international players set to return for the final leg. Franchise operations, training camps, and logistical preparations are already underway.
Fans Eager for a Competitive Finish
With several teams still in contention for playoff spots, the remaining fixtures promise a highly competitive run. The resumption not only revitalizes the cricketing season but also reassures fans and stakeholders of the tournament’s resilience and importance on the global stage.
