IPL 2025 to resume on May 17, 6 venues decided, final on May 6: BCCI-OxBig News Network

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Monday confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will resume from May 17. The IPL was suspended for a week due to the heightened cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The board said that the remainder of the season will be played across six venues with the final scheduled for June 3.

The BCCI said the decision to restart the IPL was taken after extensive chats with the government, security agencies and all stakeholders.

“After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season,” the IPL said in a statement.

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 11 after heavy cross-border firings. Indian armed forces held multiple press briefings explaining what went on between the two countries over the last few days.

The IPL was suspended on May 9, a day after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was halted midway in Dharamsala due to escalating tensions with Pakistan. The organisers had mentioned that the IPL was suspended for only a week amid speculation that the remainder of the tournament could be held in the August-September window.

The BCCI has now ensured that Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals replay their match that was called-off on May 24 in Jaipur. The league phase will end on May 27 and the playoffs will kick off on May 29. Initially, the IPL final was scheduled to be held on May 25.

IPL REVISED SCHEDULE AFTER RESTART

17-May-25 (Sat) – 7:30 PM: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Venue: Bengaluru)

18-May-25 (Sun) – 3:30 PM: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings (Venue: Jaipur)

18-May-25 (Sun) – 7:30 PM: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Venue: Delhi)

19-May-25 (Mon) – 7:30 PM: Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Venue: Lucknow)

20-May-25 (Tue) – 7:30 PM: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (Venue: Delhi)

21-May-25 (Wed) – 7:30 PM: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals (Venue: Mumbai)

22-May-25 (Thu) – 7:30 PM: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants (Venue: Ahmedabad)

23-May-25 (Fri) – 7:30 PM: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Venue: Bengaluru)

24-May-25 (Sat) – 7:30 PM: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Venue: Jaipur)

25-May-25 (Sun) – 3:30 PM: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings (Venue: Ahmedabad)

25-May-25 (Sun) – 7:30 PM: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Venue: Delhi)

26-May-25 (Mon) – 7:30 PM: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (Venue: Jaipur)

27-May-25 (Tue) – 7:30 PM: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (Venue: Lucknow)

IPL PLAYOFFS REVISED DATES

29-May-25 (Thu) – 7:30 PM: Qualifier 1 (Venue: TBC)

30-May-25 (Fri) – 7:30 PM: Eliminator (Venue: TBC)

01-Jun-25 (Sun) – 7:30 PM: Qualifier 2 (Venue: TBC)

03-Jun-25 (Tue) – 7:30 PM: Final (Venue: TBC)

It remains to be seen if the extension of the window of the IPL will have an impact on India’s preparations for the tour of England, starting June 20. An India A team, with a few Test specialists, was expected to play three four-day matches before a five-Test series in the Old Blighty.

There is uncertainty about the overseas players joining the tournament as well, given players from Australia and South Africa have to prepare for the World Test Championship Final, which starts on June 11, at the Lord’s. Reports have suggested that most of the players would return back to India as the teams begin their practice in selected venues, while others like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins might opt to stay back home.