The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to bring yet another season of electrifying cricket. As cricket enthusiasts gear up, IPL 2025 promises unique excitement, from player transfers and retention updates to potential schedule clashes with other global T20 leagues. This guide will take you through all the fundamental details you need to know everything about IPL 2025, including the schedule, time table, date, venue to the team list, auction policies, and lots more.
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The IPL 2025 was been suspended due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The BCCI made the decision after a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned mid-game. Airports near the stadium were shut, so players were taken to Delhi by a special train. So far, 58 matches have been played, and 12 group games plus the playoffs were left.
On the night of May 16, the revised schedule of the tournament was announced.
IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 will begin on March 22, 2025, and run until June 3, 2025. It will feature 74 matches and will be held in India. The tournament will follow the T20 format, offering fast-paced and exciting cricket action for fans to enjoy.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | IPL 2025 |
| Start Date | March 22, 2025 |
| Fina Date | June 03, 2025 |
| Total Matches | 74 |
| Host Country | India |
| Format | T20 |
The BCCI has official announced that the IPL 2025 will start on March 22 and the final will be held on June 03.
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Teams Participating in IPL 2025
The 2025 season will once again feature 10 teams competing for the IPL 2025 trophy. The teams and their current captains are as follows:
| Team | Current Captain |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad/ MS Dhoin |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson/ Riyan Parag |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rajat Patidar/ Jitesh Sharma |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
Note:- Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to injury. MS Dhoni replaced him as captain for CSK and Sanju Samson is currently nursing side strain. Riyan Parag replaced him as captain for Rajasthan Royals
Venues for IPL 2025 Matches
The matches for IPL 2025 will be held across various cities in India, with each team hosting games at their respective home grounds. Here’s a look at the expected venues for this season:
| Venue | City | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | Chennai | Chennai Super Kings |
| Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium | Visakhapatnam | Delhi Capitals |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans |
| Barsapara Cricket Stadium | Guwahati | Rajasthan Royals |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | Mumbai Indians |
| Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium | Lucknow | Lucknow Super Giants |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | Delhi Capitals |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals |
| Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium | Mullanpur | Punjab Kings |
| Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | Dharamsala | Punjab Kings |
IPL 2025 Schedule
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Mar | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | 23 Mar | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | 23 Mar | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | 24 Mar | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | 25 Mar | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | 26 Mar | Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | 27 Mar | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | 28 Mar | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 9 | 29 Mar | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | 30 Mar | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Visakhapatnam | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | 30 Mar | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | 31 Mar | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | 01 Apr | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | 02 Apr | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | 03 Apr | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | 04 Apr | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | 05 Apr | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | 05 Apr | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | 06 Apr | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | 07 Apr | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 21 | 08 Apr | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow SuperGiants | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 22 | 08 Apr | Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 23 | 09 Apr | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 24 | 10 Apr | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 25 | 11 Apr | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 26 | 12 Apr | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 27 | 12 Apr | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 28 | 13 Apr | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 29 | 13 Apr | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 30 | 14 Apr | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 31 | 15 Apr | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 32 | 16 Apr | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 33 | 17 Apr | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 34 | 18 Apr | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 35 | 19 Apr | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 36 | 19 Apr | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 37 | 20 Apr | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| 38 | 20 Apr | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 39 | 21 Apr | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 40 | 22 Apr | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 41 | 23 Apr | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 42 | 24 Apr | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 43 | 25 Apr | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 44 | 26 Apr | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 45 | 27 Apr | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 46 | 27 Apr | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 47 | 28 Apr | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 48 | 29 Apr | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 49 | 30 Apr | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 50 | 01 May | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 51 | 02 May | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 52 | 03 May | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 53 | 04 May | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 54 | 04 May | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 55 | 05 May | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 56 | 06 May | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 57 | 07 May | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 58 | 17 May | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Bangalore | 7:30 PM |
| 59 | 18 May | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 60 | 18 May | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 61 | 19 May | Lucknow SuperGiants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 62 | 20 May | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 63 | 21 May | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 64 | 22 May | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow SuperGiants | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 65 | 23 May | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 66 | 24 May | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 67 | 25 May | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 68 | 25 May | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 69 | 26 May | Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 70 | 27 May | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 71 | 29 May | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Qualifier 1 | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 72 | 30 May | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Eliminator | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 73 | 1 June | Qualifier 2: Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 74 | 3 June | Final: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
Retention Rules and Salary Structure
With a total budget of Rs. 120 crore per team, the salary for retained players deducted from each team’s auction purse. Below is the retention salary structure for IPL 2025:
| Player Category | Salary |
|---|---|
| Retained Player 1 | Rs. 18 crore |
| Retained Player 2 | Rs. 14 crore |
| Retained Player 3 | Rs. 11 crore |
| Retained Player 4 | Rs. 18 crore |
| Retained Player 5 | Rs. 14 crore |
| Uncapped Retained Player | Rs. 4 crore |
Know more: IPL 2025 Retained Players List
Highlights from IPL 2024: Key Takeaways for 2025
The previous IPL season saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerge victorious, with Sunil Narine’s powerful batting and Mitchell Starc’s intense bowling performances playing pivotal roles. Here are some highlights from IPL 2024 that could influence the upcoming season:
- KKR’s Dominance: Led by mentor Gautam Gambhir, KKR’s strategic plays led them to the trophy.
- Rajasthan Royals’ Strong Season: Under Sanju Samson, RR showcased strong performances, particularly from Jos Buttler and Trent Boult.
- Virat Kohli’s Orange Cap: Despite RCB’s continued struggle to reach the final, Kohli once again dominated as the season’s top scorer.
Know More:- IPL 2024 Longest Six
IPL 2025 Playoff and Final Matches: Date, Time and Venue
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May | Qualifier 1 | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 30 May | Eliminator | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| 01 June | Qualifier 2 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 03 June | Final | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
IPL 2025 match schedule covers major games throughout IPL 2025, helping fans keep track of the tournament’s flow leading up to the playoffs and the much-anticipated final.
See Also:- IPL 2025 Mega Auction Rules
Conclusion: What to Expect in IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 season promises excitement with revamped auction policies, strategic player retentions, and an increased number of matches. With fan-favorite players, thrilling stadium atmospheres, and heightened competition, this season is set to be memorable. Keep an eye on the official IPL website UC Cricket for the latest updates and finalized schedule announcements.
FAQs on IPL 2025
Q1: When does IPL 2025 start?
The BCCI has announced that the IPL 2025 will start on March 22 and the final will be held on June 03
Q2: How many teams will participate in IPL 2025?
A total of 10 teams are participating in IPL 2025.
Q3: What’s the auction budget per team?
Each team has a budget of INR 120 crore for the IPL 2025 auction, from which retained player salaries will be deducted.
Q4: Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2025?
Yes, MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025, having been retained by CSK as an uncapped player for INR 4 crore.
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On May 9, IPL 2025 was suspended for one week until further notice due to rising border tensions between India and Pakistan. The tournament resumed on May 17 after the ceasefire.
