The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday officially confirmed the resumption of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
The tournament was suspended with tensions escalating on the India-Pakistan border on Friday last week but with a ceasefire agreement being reached by the countries, the league is set to resume on May 17, 2025, and conclude with the final on June 3, 2025.
The decision was taken after detailed consultations with government authorities, security agencies, and all key stakeholders involved in the tournament, the BCCI said.
The remaining 17 matches will be held across six venues – namely Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.
As part of the revised calendar, two double-headers have been scheduled for Sundays while the playoffs will begin on May 29.
However, due to the rain prediction, a decision can be made to change the venue for the trophy-deciding fixture.
Originally, the final was set to take place on May 25 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata but confirmation for venue details of the playoffs will be announced at a later stage.
According to the revised schedule, Qualifier 1 will be held on May 29, Eliminator on May 30 and Qualifier 2 on June 3.
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After tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala was called off midway through the first innings last week. Later, the cash-rich league was suspended indefinitely.
