The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the schedule for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 18th edition of this prestigious tournament is set to commence on March 22, 2025, with the final slated for May 25, 2025.
Tournament Overview:
- Duration: March 22, 2025 – May 25, 2025
- Total Matches: 74
- Venues: 13 locations across India
- Double-Headers: 12 days featuring two matches each
Match Timings:
- Afternoon Games: Start at 3:30 PM IST
- Evening Games: Begin at 7:30 PM IST
Key Fixtures:
Opening Match (March 22, 2025): Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
First Double-Header (March 23, 2025):
- Afternoon: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad.
- Evening: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Delhi Capitals' (DC) Opener (March 24, 2025): DC will commence their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Visakhapatnam.
Gujarat Titans' (GT) First Home Game (March 25, 2025): GT will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Venue Allocations:
Delhi Capitals (DC): Home games split between Visakhapatnam and Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Two home games in Guwahati against KKR and CSK; remaining matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Four home matches at the New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh; three games in Dharamsala against LSG, DC, and MI.
Playoff Schedule:
Qualifier 1 (May 20, 2025): Hyderabad
Eliminator (May 21, 2025): Hyderabad
Qualifier 2 (May 23, 2025): Kolkata
Final (May 25, 2025): Kolkata
For a comprehensive match schedule and further details, please visit the official IPL website:
This season promises thrilling cricketing action as teams strategize and compete across diverse venues, aiming to clinch the coveted IPL trophy.


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