BCCI Announces Schedule For TATA IPL 2025

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.DateTime (IST)MatchVenue
1.Mar 22, 20257:30 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2.Mar 23, 20253:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan RoyalsRajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
3.Mar 23, 20257:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Mumbai IndiansMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
4.
Mar 24, 2025
7:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super GiantsACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
5.
Mar 25, 2025
7:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Punjab KingsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
6.Mar 26, 20257:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi CapitalsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
7.
Mar 27, 2025
7:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight RidersWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
8.Mar 28, 20257:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers BengaluruMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
9.Mar 29, 20253:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat TitansEkana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
10.Mar 29, 2025
7:30 PM
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers HyderabadPCA Stadium, Mohali
11.Mar 30, 20257:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Mumbai IndiansSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
12.Mar 31, 20257:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight RidersACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
13.Apr 1, 20257:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Rajasthan RoyalsWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
14.Apr 2, 20257:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super GiantsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
15.Apr 3, 20257:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight RidersACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
16.Apr 4, 20257:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Punjab KingsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
17.Apr 5, 20257:30 PM
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings
Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
18.Apr 6, 20257:30 PM
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
19.Apr 7, 20257:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Delhi CapitalsWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
20.Apr 8, 20253:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat TitansEkana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
21.Apr 8, 20257:30 PMChennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight RidersMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
22.Apr 9, 20257:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Sunrisers HyderabadPCA Stadium, Mohali
23.Apr 10, 20257:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Gujarat TitansSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
24.Apr 11, 20257:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers BengaluruWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
25.Apr 12, 20257:30 PM
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
26.Apr 13, 20257:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Rajasthan RoyalsPCA Stadium, Mohali
27.Apr 14, 20253:30 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
28.Apr 14, 20257:30 PMMumbai Indians vs Chennai Super KingsWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
29.Apr 15, 20257:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers HyderabadM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
30.Apr 16, 20257:30 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
31.Apr 17, 20257:30 PMGujarat Titans vs Delhi CapitalsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
32.Apr 18, 20257:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Mumbai IndiansPCA Stadium, Mohali
33.Apr 19, 20257:30 PMLucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super KingsEkana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
34.Apr 20, 20257:30 PMDelhi Capitals vs Sunrisers HyderabadArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
35.Apr 21, 20253:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers BengaluruEden Gardens, Kolkata
36.Apr 21, 20257:30 PMPunjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
PCA Stadium, Mohali
37.Apr 22, 20257:30 PMRajasthan Royals vs Mumbai IndiansSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
38.Apr 23, 20257:30 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.

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