The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the official schedule for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The tournament will commence on March 22, 2025, and conclude with the final on May 25, 2025.
Key Highlights of IPL 2025:
- Opening Match: The season will begin with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22, 2025.
- Total Matches & Venues: The tournament will feature 74 matches across 13 venues, including 12 double-headers. Afternoon games will start at 3:30 PM IST, while evening matches will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
- Playoff Venues: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2 and the Final will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 23 and 25.
- Additional Venues: Three teams will play select home matches at alternate venues:
- Delhi Capitals – Visakhapatnam
- Rajasthan Royals – Guwahati
- Punjab Kings – Dharamsala
- Below is the complete match schedule:
| Match No. | Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
| 1. | Mar 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2. | Mar 23, 2025 | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 3. | Mar 23, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 4. | Mar 24, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 5. | Mar 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 6. | Mar 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 7. | Mar 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 8. | Mar 28, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 9. | Mar 29, 2025 | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 10. | Mar 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 11. | Mar 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 12. | Mar 31, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 13. | Apr 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 14. | Apr 2, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 15. | Apr 3, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 16. | Apr 4, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 17. | Apr 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 18. | Apr 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 19. | Apr 7, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 20. | Apr 8, 2025 | 3:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 21. | Apr 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 22. | Apr 9, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 23. | Apr 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 24. | Apr 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 25. | Apr 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 26. | Apr 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 27. | Apr 14, 2025 | 3:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 28. | Apr 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 29. | Apr 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 30. | Apr 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 31. | Apr 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 32. | Apr 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 33. | Apr 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 34. | Apr 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 35. | Apr 21, 2025 | 3:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 36. | Apr 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 37. | Apr 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 38. | Apr 23, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Excitement Ahead for IPL 2025
- Fans can look forward to thrilling rivalries, emerging talents, and superstar performances as the world’s biggest T20 league returns with another blockbuster season.
- The defending champions KKR will be aiming for another title run, while CSK, MI, RCB, and other teams will be looking to challenge for glory.
- The final match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, promises to be a grand spectacle, with the stadium set to host thousands of passionate cricket fans.
What to Expect from IPL 2025?
1. Star-Studded Lineups & Intense Rivalries
- With the world’s top T20 cricketers participating, expect thrilling matchups, power-hitting displays, and dramatic finishes.
- Defending champions KKR will aim to retain their title, but they will face tough competition from MI, CSK, RCB, and other strong teams.
- Players like Virat Kohli (RCB), Rohit Sharma (MI), MS Dhoni (CSK), Shubman Gill (GT), and Jos Buttler (RR) will once again take center stage.
2. Emerging Young Talents
- IPL has always been a platform for young and emerging players to make a name for themselves.
- Uncapped players and new domestic talents will get an opportunity to showcase their skills on the global stage.
3. Impact of the New Rules & Innovations
- IPL 2025 might introduce new tactical rules such as the Impact Player Rule, Strategic Timeouts, or Tiebreaker Formats to make matches more exciting.
- Franchises have also worked on new team strategies to improve their squad balance and performance.
Conclusion
The TATA IPL 2025 promises to be bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. With elite players, intense rivalries, thrilling matches, and unpredictable twists, cricket lovers can expect two months of non-stop entertainment.
