The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will resume on May 17, following extensive consultations with the government, security agencies, and other key stakeholders. Matches will be held across six venues, culminating in the final on June 3.
The season will restart at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The league was temporarily suspended due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, including missile and drone attacks from the latter, which were successfully thwarted by Indian forces.
In the updated schedule, no matches will be held in Mohali or Dharamsala. The Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match, previously relocated to Ahmedabad, will now be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on May 26.
The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 on May 29, followed by the Eliminator on May 30, and Qualifier 2 on June 1. The final is scheduled for June 3, with the venues for the playoff stage to be announced later.
“A total of 17 matches will be played between May 17 and June 3, including two Sunday double-headers,” the BCCI stated in an official release on Monday.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia added, “The Board takes this opportunity to salute the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The BCCI remains committed to the national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league.”
(With IANS inputs)
