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.

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)	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
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

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.

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