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The Indian Premier League 2025 promises to be an exhilarating season of cricket. Scheduled from March 22 to May 25, 2025, this will be the 18th edition of the tournament. A total of ten teams will compete in 74 matches, showcasing the best talent in Twenty20 cricket. The excitement builds as franchises prepare for the mega auction, where teams will strategize to enhance their rosters.
The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), enter IPL 2025 with high expectations after securing their third title in 2024. They triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling final.
Fans can anticipate fierce rivalries and spectacular performances as teams vie for the coveted trophy. The IPL 2025 will not only highlight established stars but also provide a platform for emerging talents to shine.
The IPL 2025 Schedule has been officially announced, marking an exciting season ahead. The tournament will kick off on March 22, 2025, and conclude with the final on May 25, 2025. This edition will feature a total of 74 matches, maintaining the same number as the previous three seasons.
Each team will play a total of 14 matches in a round-robin format. Teams will compete against the other four teams in their group twice, once at home and once away. They will also face one team from the other group twice and the remaining four teams once. This format ensures a balanced competition among all franchises.
The IPL Governing Council has carefully crafted the schedule to enhance fan engagement. Matches will be held in iconic stadiums across India, from Mumbai to Kolkata. The matches are set to start at 7:30 PM IST, with some day matches beginning at 3:30 PM IST.
The IPL 2025 Schedule also includes double-header days to maximize viewership and excitement. The playoffs will follow the group stage, featuring two Qualifiers and one Eliminator. This structure keeps fans on the edge of their seats as teams vie for a spot in the final.
Background
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league. It was established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The league started after India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. Lalit Modi, then BCCI Vice-President, played a key role in creating the IPL. The goal was to combine cricket with entertainment and commercial interests. The IPL features franchise teams that represent different cities and states in India. It began with eight franchises but has since expanded to ten teams. The league usually runs from March to May, allowing fans to enjoy exciting matches during the summer. Each team bids for players through an auction system, creating a competitive atmosphere that attracts top talent from around the world.Introduction
Over the years, the IPL has become extremely popular. It is now one of the richest and most-watched cricket leagues globally. Teams like the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won five titles each. The IPL continues to innovate and set trends, captivating millions of fans and influencing cricket leagues worldwide.Governing Council
The IPL 2025 Governing Council will play a crucial role in this season's tournament. This edition marks a significant change in leadership. Jay Shah, the current secretary of the BCCI, will become the chairman of the ICC. He will start his term on December 1, 2024. His appointment is expected to influence the IPL positively. The council includes key representatives from various cricketing bodies. V. Chamundeswaranath represents the Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA). CM Sane is the nominee from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Arun Singh Dhumal and Avishek Dalmiya will continue as chairman and treasurer until IPL 2025 concludes. This governing body oversees all aspects of the league. It ensures smooth operations and effective decision-making. The council aims to enhance the league's global appeal and maintain its high standards. With Jay Shah's vision for cricket's future, the IPL 2025 Governing Council is set to embrace innovation and growth.IPL 2025 Format
The IPL 2025 Format will follow a structured and exciting approach. The tournament will feature ten teams divided into two groups of five. Each team will play a total of 14 matches during the group stage. They will face the other four teams in their group twice, once at home and once away. Additionally, each team will play against four teams from the other group once and face one team from the other group twice. After the group stage, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs based on their aggregate points. The IPL 2025 Format includes a playoff system consisting of two Qualifiers and one Eliminator. The first Qualifier will be contested between the top two teams from the group stage. The winner of this match advances directly to the final. The Eliminator will feature the teams finishing third and fourth in the points table. The winner of this match will then face the loser of Qualifier 1 in another match called Qualifier 2. The winner of Qualifier 2 will secure a spot in the final. The points system awards two points for a win, while no points are given for a loss. In case of a draw or no result, both teams earn one point.IPL 2025 Schedule
| MATCH. NO. | DATE | DAY | FIXTURE | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 1 | March 22, 2025 | Saturday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2 | March 23, 2025 | Sunday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 3 | March 23, 2025 | Sunday | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM (IST) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 4 | March 24, 2025 | Monday | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM (IST) | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 5 | March 25, 2025 | Tuesday | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 6 | March 26, 2025 | Wednesday | Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM (IST) | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| 7 | March 27, 2025 | Thursday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 8 | March 28, 2025 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM (IST) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 9 | March 29, 2025 | Saturday | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM (IST) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 10 | March 30, 2025 | Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3:30 PM (IST) | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| 11 | March 30, 2025 | Sunday | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| 12 | March 31, 2025 | Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 13 | April 01, 2025 | Tuesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 14 | April 02, 2025 | Wednesday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM (IST) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 15 | April 03, 2025 | Thursday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 16 | April 04, 2025 | Friday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 17 | April 05, 2025 | Saturday | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 3:30 PM (IST) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 18 | April 05, 2025 | Saturday | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM (IST) | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 19 | April 06, 2025 | Sunday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 20 | April 06, 2025 | Sunday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 21 | April 07, 2025 | Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 22 | April 08, 2025 | Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 23 | April 09, 2025 | Wednesday | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM (IST) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 24 | April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM (IST) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 25 | April 11, 2025 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM (IST) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 26 | April 12, 2025 | Saturday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | 3:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 27 | April 12, 2025 | Saturday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 28 | April 13, 2025 | Sunday | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3:30 PM (IST) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 29 | April 13, 2025 | Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM (IST) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 30 | April 14, 2025 | Monday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 31 | April 15, 2025 | Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM (IST) | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 32 | April 16, 2025 | Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM (IST) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 33 | April 17, 2025 | Thursday | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 34 | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 35 | April 19, 2025 | Saturday | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals | 3:30 PM (IST) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 36 | April 19, 2025 | Saturday | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM (IST) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 37 | April 20, 2025 | Sunday | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3:30 PM (IST) |
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| 38 | April 20, 2025 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 39 | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 40 | April 22, 2025 | Tuesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 41 | April 23, 2025 | Wednesday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 42 | April 24, 2025 | Thursday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM (IST) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 43 | April 25, 2025 | Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM (IST) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 44 | April 26, 2025 | Saturday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 45 | April 27, 2025 | Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 46 | April 27, 2025 | Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM (IST) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 47 | April 28, 2025 | Monday | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM (IST) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 48 | April 29, 2025 | Tuesday | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM (IST) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 49 | April 30, 2025 | Wednesday | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 50 | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 51 | May 02, 2025 | Friday | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM (IST) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 52 | May 03, 2025 | Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 53 | May 04, 2025 | Sunday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM (IST) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 54 | May 04, 2025 | Sunday | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 55 | May 05, 2025 | Monday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 56 | May 06, 2025 | Tuesday | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM (IST) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 57 | May 07, 2025 | Wednesday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 58 | May 08, 2025 | Thursday | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 59 | May 09, 2025 | Friday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM (IST) | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| 60 | May 10, 2025 | Saturday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 61 | May 11, 2025 | Sunday | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM (IST) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 62 | May 11, 2025 | Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM (IST) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 63 | May 12, 2025 | Monday | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM (IST) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 64 | May 13, 2025 | Tuesday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM (IST) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 65 | May 14, 2025 | Wednesday | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM (IST) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 66 | May 15, 2025 | Thursday | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 67 | May 16, 2025 | Friday | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM (IST) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| 68 | May 17, 2025 | Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM (IST) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 69 | May 18, 2025 | Sunday | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | 3:30 PM (IST) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 70 | May 18, 2025 | Sunday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM (IST) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 71 | May 20, 2025 | Monday | Qualifier 1 | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 72 | May 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Eliminator | 7:30 PM (IST) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 73 | May 23, 2025 | Wednesday | Qualifier 2 | 7:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 74 | May 25, 2025 | Thursday | Final | 7:30 PM (IST) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
IPL 2025 Broadcasting
The IPL 2025 Broadcasting landscape is set to undergo significant changes. This edition will be the first to air after the merger of Viacom18 and Disney's Star India. The new entity formed from this merger is called JioStar. This change aims to streamline broadcasting and enhance the viewer experience. Star India's Star Sports and Viacom18's JioCinema have acquired the broadcasting rights for IPL from 2023 to 2027. Following the merger, both broadcasting assets will be managed by JioStar. JioCinema will transition to Disney+ Hotstar, which previously held digital rights from 2018 to 2022. This shift is expected to provide fans with a more integrated viewing experience. The IPL 2025 Broadcasting will include live telecasts on various Star Sports channels. Fans can catch all the action on channels like Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and Star Sports Select. For those preferring online streaming, matches will be available on the JioCinema app and website. The IPL mega auction, scheduled for November 24-25, 2024, will also be broadcast live. This event will showcase a total of 577 players, including many top talents. Fans can watch the auction live on Star Sports and stream it on JioCinema.IPL 2025 Teams
The IPL 2025 will consist of the same 10 teams which participated in the IPL 2024.| Team | Last Year Performance | Head Coach | Captain |
| Chennai Super Kings | 5th | Stephen Fleming | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Delhi Capitals | 6th | Hemang Badani | TBA |
| Gujarat Titans | 8th | Ashish Nehra | Shubman Gill |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Champions | Chandrakant Pandit | TBA |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 7th | Justin Langer | TBA |
| Mumbai Indians | 10th | Mahela Jayawardene | Hardik Pandya |
| Punjab Kings | 9th | Ricky Ponting | TBA |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3rd | Rahul Dravid | Sanju Samson |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4th | Andy Flower | TBA |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Runner-up | Daniel Vettori | Pat Cummins |
IPL 2025 Squads
| Team | Players |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel |
| Gujarat Titans | Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni |
| Mumbai Indians | Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma |
| Punjab Kings | Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy |