IPL 2025 New Schedule: T20 league back on track - revised schedule announced, final on June 3

As IPL returns, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called for a subdued atmosphere in the remaining matches to honour the sentiments of grieving families.

Speaking to Sports Today, Gavaskar said: "I would sincerely hope, because of what has happened and some families have lost their near and dear ones, there is no music. Let’s not have the DJs screaming in the middle of an over."

He added, “Let the games be played. Let the crowds come in. But just cricket — no dancing girls, nothing. That would be a really nice way to respect the sentiment of the families.”

Virat Kohli and RCB fans have taken it upon themselves to honour the modern day great in a truly heartfelt manner. When RCB play KKR at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 17, the first match in the new schedule, the fans have urged everyone to wear whites. It comes on the heels of Kohli announcing his Test retirement on Monday.

"For the next RCB match, could you help spread the word and encourage fans to wear Test whites in the stadium as a tribute to Virat Kohli? He made so many of us fall in love with Test cricket... This gesture could be a powerful way to show that his legacy goes far beyond stats – it lives in the hearts of fans."

Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy has spoken about the tense and surreal experience in Dharamsala when the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was interrupted mid-way following a security threat. Players, support staff, crowd and broadcast crew were all forced to evacuate during the emergency.

"It was a surreal experience,” Healy said on a podcast. “All of a sudden a couple of the light towers went out and we were just sitting there up the top waiting... the next minute the guy who wrangles the group of us came up and his face was white. He was like, 'We need to go right now'."

"Then another guy came out, his face was white too, and he grabbed one of the children and said, 'We need to leave right now'. We weren't told anything. We had no idea. Next minute, we were being shuffled into a room – like a holding pen. All the boys were in there. Faf [du Plessis] didn’t even have shoes on."

With the IPL 2025 playoffs looming, franchises like MI, PBKS, and DC are bracing for key overseas player exits. Mumbai could lose Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, and Ryan Rickelton; PBKS may miss Marco Jansen and Josh Inglis; while DC's Mitchell Starc and Tristan Stubbs are also doubtful. Starc’s potential absence is especially damaging—his ability in the death overs and knack for turning matches on their head may be sorely missed by Delhi.

Gujarat Titans, who sit comfortably atop the IPL 2025 points table, might face a tough playoff stretch without three of their overseas stars. England’s Jos Buttler among the top run-scorers with 500 runs along with Sherfane Rutherford and Kagiso Rabada, may exit early due to national duties. Buttler’s likely absence for England’s limited-overs series could be a game-changer for GT’s title hopes.

As RCB gears up for a match against KKR on May 17, the Bangalore-based side faces a worrying scenario. Key overseas players Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, and Lungi Ngidi may be unavailable due to international commitments. Hazlewood's absence, in particular, is a major blow—he is RCB’s leading wicket-taker with 18 scalps in 10 games. With Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians close on their heels, RCB’s playoff hopes hang in the balance.

While SRH, RR, and CSK are out of the playoff race, the return of stars like Pat Cummins and Travis Head offers a silver lining. With their campaigns effectively over, these sides might give fans something to cheer for in the final league games—possibly spoiling playoff hopes for others.

KKR and LSG face do-or-die scenarios in IPL 2025, but their hopes may be dented by player exits. LSG’s Aiden Markram and KKR’s Shamar Joseph could miss the remaining games due to national duty. With just 10 and 11 points respectively, even one loss could end their playoff dreams. The timing couldn’t be worse.

The IPL 2025 play-offs are scheduled as follows: Qualifier 1 on May 29, Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the Final on June 3. While Hyderabad and Kolkata were earlier considered for these key fixtures, final venue decisions are still pending. Ahmedabad remains a strong contender to host the majority of the play-off matches, with the possibility of one more venue being added to share the load.

The BCCI has officially extended the 2025 IPL season, with the final now scheduled for June 3. This change allows for better player recovery, especially during the hot summer conditions. The board has opted to reduce double-headers to manage workload. Originally slated to end by May 31, the revised schedule accommodates match rescheduling and security planning, ensuring the league concludes without further disruption.

In the revised IPL 2025 schedule, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata will not host any further league-stage matches. One of the reasons cited was weather, particularly in Kolkata, where forecasts of rain led the BCCI to shift matches elsewhere. While these venues may still be in contention to host play-off fixtures, nothing has been finalised. Ahmedabad is currently considered the frontrunner for hosting the knockouts and the final.

The Punjab Kings will no longer play any of their remaining home matches at Dharamsala, as initially scheduled. Instead, their remaining fixtures, including the previously suspended clash against Delhi Capitals, will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This change comes amid security concerns and logistical adjustments after last week's suspension of the league. The rescheduled Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match will now be held on May 24.

IPL 2025 will feature only two double-headers in its revised format, both scheduled on Sundays to limit player fatigue amid the summer heat. The first double-header takes place on May 18. Rajasthan Royals will face Punjab Kings in Jaipur at 3:30 PM IST, followed by Delhi Capitals taking on Gujarat Titans in Delhi at 7:30 PM IST. The second and final double-header is scheduled for May 25.

"BCCI is pleased to announce the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025. 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 board said in a statement.The league will resume with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to resume this Saturday after a week-long suspension triggered by rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. IPL authorities officially announced the resumption on Monday, three days after the tournament was paused following military exchanges between the two countries.

Crucially, the revised schedule ensures that no matches will be lost. The previously abandoned clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala — which was called off during the 11th over — will be replayed in full.

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is likely to stage the final of IPL 2025, while the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to stage a playoff match, TOI has learnt.

On Monday night, the BCCI announced a revised schedule of the remainder of the IPL, which was halted for a week by the Board due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 18 (Saturday) when Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Kolkata Knight Riders at Bengaluru.

In a media release on Monday night after a meeting of the IPL Governing Council, the BCCI announced that six cities will stage the remaining 17 matches of the IPL league stage -- Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow and Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced that the suspended IPL season will resume from May 17 across six venues, with the final scheduled for June 3. The decision comes after the league was halted on May 8 due to a border conflict with Pakistan near Chandigarh, which led to a stadium blackout during the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match.

​​"BCCI is pleased to announce the resumption of IPL 2025. 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 board stated.

The BCCI announced on Monday that the IPL season will resume from May 17 across six venues, with the final scheduled for June 3 under the revised timetable. The tournament had been suspended on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due to Pakistan attempting to breach Indian airspace near Chandigarh, which caused a blackout at the stadium.

No matches will be held in Mohali or Dharamsala. Punjab Kings’ match against Mumbai Indians, previously relocated to Ahmedabad, will now be played at the SMS Stadium in Jaipur on May 26. The final of the IPL will take place on June 3, with the playoffs starting from May 29. The venues for the playoff matches will be announced later.

The season will restart at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders. The league had been suspended for a week after escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, during which Pakistani missile and drone attacks were successfully intercepted by Indian forces.

The Indian Premier League is set to resume on May 17th after a temporary suspension caused by heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The revised schedule excludes Chandigarh and Dharamsala as venues due to security concerns, with Punjab Kings moving their home games to Jaipur.

The Indian Premier League will resume on Saturday following the simmering down of cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
IPL officials made the announcement on Monday, three days after the world's richest Twenty20 league was suspended owing to military strikes by both countries at each other.

No games will be lost. The Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals game abandoned in Dharamsala in the 11th over on Thursday will be replayed.

Chandigarh and Dharamsala, Punjab’s home and the nearest venues to the border, have been ruled out for security and logistics reasons. Punjab will play its final two round-robin games in Jaipur.

While the government has reopened 32 airports that were closed in India’s north-west corridor, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is restricting the number of venues to six to be used when the IPL resumes.

The final, originally scheduled for May 25, will be contested on June 3.

The first two knockout matches will be on May 29 and 30. Qualifier 2 will be on June 1.

The league will resume with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru. India superstar Virat Kohli will be in action for the first time since his test retirement announcement earlier Monday.

The last round-robin game will be on May 27 when Lucknow Super Giants host Bengaluru.

Seven teams are vying for the four places in the playoffs. Hyderabad, Rajasthan and Chennai have already been eliminated from contention.

Chennai and Hyderabad will not play their final home games at their stadiums, keeping security and logistics in mind.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the resumption of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and revealed the schedule for the remaining 17 fixtures.
The BCCI released a statement on Monday night to confirm that "after extensive consultations with the government, security agencies, and all the key stakeholders, the India board decided to proceed with the remainder of the season."

Last Friday, the BCCI suspended the cash-rich league for a week in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. After the cessation of hostilities, the IPL is set to resume on May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru squaring off against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The BCCI also took the opportunity to "once again salute the bravery and resilience of India's armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league."

A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, starting May 17, and culminating in the final on June 3. The revised schedule includes two double-headers, which will be played on two Sundays.

The six venues that have been selected are Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Kolkata's Eden Gardens, which was set to host the final, was missing from the list of venues.

According to the new schedule, the Qualified 1 will be held on May 29. The Eliminator and Qualifier 2 will be played on May 30 and June 1, respectively. The 18th edition of the IPL will conclude on June 3. The venues for the playoffs are yet to be decided.

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 Thursday. Spectators were informed of the cancellation and asked to vacate the premises, while both teams were escorted back to their hotel.

A look at the 17 fixtures of IPL 2025:

May 17: RCB vs KKR (Bengaluru)

May 18: RR vs PBKS (Jaipur), DC vs GT (Delhi)

May 19: LSG vs SRH (Lucknow)

May 20: CSK vs RR (Delhi)

May 21: MI vs DC (Mumbai)

May 22: GT vs LSG (Ahmedabad)

May 23: RCB vs SRH (Bengaluru)

May 24: PBKS vs DC (Jaipur)

May 25: GT vs CSK (Ahmedabad), SRH vs KKR (Delhi)

May 26: PBKS vs MI (Jaipur)

May 27: LSG vs RCB (Lucknow)

May 29: Qualifier 1

May 30: Eliminator

June 1: Qualifier 2

June 3: Final.

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 poised for a high-stakes return on May 17 after a brief but dramatic suspension, Cricket Australia (CA) has come forward to fully support any of its players who choose not to return to India. The tournament was paused on May 9 due to escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, sparking uncertainty around the safety and logistics of continuing the competition.

The IPL’s restart comes in the wake of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations, creating a temporary window of stability for the league to resume its final phase. However, the situation remains delicate.

In the days following the suspension, several Australian players and support staff flew back home, visibly shaken by the volatile situation. With the league set to resume, they now face a difficult decision: rejoin their IPL franchises for the concluding matches or remain in Australia, potentially focusing on upcoming international duties and personal safety.

Cricket Australia has made it clear it will stand by its players, emphasizing that health and peace of mind come first.

After consultations with the government, security agencies, and all key stakeholders, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to resume the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 from May 17. All matches will be played across six designated venues.

The season will restart at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders. The tournament had been suspended for a week following heightened cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, during which Pakistan launched missile and drone attacks that were successfully intercepted by Indian forces.

As part of the revised schedule, no matches will be held in Mohali or Dharamsala. Punjab Kings’ fixture against Mumbai Indians, which was previously shifted to Ahmedabad, will now take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 26.

The final of IPL 2025 will be played on June 3, with the playoffs commencing on May 29. The venues for the playoff matches will be announced later.

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025. 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.

"A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, starting May 17, 2025, and culminating in the final on June 3, 2025. The revised schedule includes two double-headers, which will be played on two Sundays," the BCCI stated in its release on Monday.

As per the updated plan, Qualifier 1 will be played on May 29, followed by the Eliminator on May 30. Qualifier 2 is scheduled for June 1, with the final to be held on June 3.

Venue details for the playoff matches will be shared in due course.

"The BCCI takes this opportunity to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to the national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in the release.

IPL 2025 NEW SCHEDULE: MUMBAI INDIANS

May 21, 7:30 PM – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals – Mumbai

May 26, 7:30 PM – Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians – Jaipur

Details of the venues for the playoff matches will be announced in due course.

"The BCCI takes this opportunity to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league," the BCCI said in its release.


Last week, the BCCI suspended the remainder of the tournament for a week due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. With hostilities coming to a halt on Saturday, reports indicated that the IPL was set to resume soon.

The BCCI has officially announced the updated schedule for IPL 2025. The tournament is set to resume on May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3, as per the revised plan.

Following extensive consultations with government authorities, security agencies, and key stakeholders, the Board has decided to move ahead with the remainder of the season.

A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, starting May 17 and culminating in the final on June 3. The revised schedule includes two double-headers, both to be played on Sundays.

The playoffs will take place as follows:

Qualifier 1 – May 29

Eliminator – May 30

Qualifier 2 – June 1

Final – June 3

Mumbai Indians will resume training at their home ground on Tuesday.

Led by Hardik Pandya, MI have staged a strong comeback this season and are now among the favourites to qualify for the playoffs.

Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have become the first Indian Premier League (IPL) team to restart their training session following the announcement of a 'agreement' between India and Pakistan, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.

The table-toppers hit the ground running on Sunday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans, as of now, are leading the table with 16 points and a superior net run rate of 0.793.

"Yes, we have started training. The boys looked sharp, and we are ready to go," a GT official told TimesofIndia.com.

It has been reliably learnt that the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council have verbally asked the franchises to assemble their squads for the remaining 16 games, which are likely to start by Friday (May 16).

GT's full squad was part of the training session. Barring former England captain Jos Buttler and South Africa's speedster Gerald Coetzee, all the overseas players stayed back.

"Our entire squad stuck around. Only Jos and Gerald, but they will come back as required," said the official.

GT have looked like one of the favorites to win the title. They have three batters – Sai Sudharsan (509 runs), Shubman Gill (508 runs), and Jos Buttler (500 runs) – in the fray for the Orange Cap and in the top five leading run-getters. Prasidh Krishna, with 20 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.65, is leading the Purple Cap race. He has been ably supported by fellow Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who has 15 scalps, and Sai Kishore, with 14 wickets, who are placed at eighth and tenth in the leading wicket-takers list, respectively.

The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended on Friday after cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan escalated.

A total of 12 league stage matches and four playoff stage matches are yet to be played in the tournament.

Out of the 12 league matches, Ahmedabad is scheduled to host three games, while Lucknow and Bengaluru have two matches each to host. Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Jaipur have one match each to conduct.

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is expected to kick off shortly following the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently finalising a revised schedule, which will be confirmed once approval is received from the Indian government.

With just 17 matches remaining in the season, all teams are still in contention for the playoffs, except for Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Gujarat Titans currently lead the points table with 16 points, closely followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore, who also have 16 points but trail Gujarat on Net Run Rate (NRR). Punjab Kings occupy second place with 15 points, while Mumbai Indians are in fourth with 14 points.

On Monday, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing the curtain on a magnificent 14-year journey in the longest format. With 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85, 30 centuries, and a legacy that transcends numbers, Kohli bid adieu to a format he championed with unmatched passion and pride.

Sharing the news on Instagram, Kohli wrote:
"It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.
There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.
As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.
I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.
I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.#269, signing off."

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was officially suspended on Friday, May 9, in light of rising regional tensions and heightened national security concerns stemming from the India-Pakistan conflict.

The announcement came soon after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was postponed; on the same day, Pakistan launched eight missiles targeting Indian regions such as Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia. All missiles were successfully intercepted by India’s air defence systems.

While no IPL venues were directly under threat, the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council moved quickly to safeguard players, staff, and fans, placing safety above all else. With 16 matches left in the tournament—12 league clashes and four playoff fixtures—the abrupt halt comes during a critical phase of the season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) announced a complete refund for tickets bought for their home fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), originally scheduled for Saturday, May 10. The decision comes after the one-week suspension of IPL 2025 due to the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.

“In light of the current situation, #TATAIPL2025 has been suspended with immediate effect. Ticket refund details will be communicated shortly,” SRH shared on their official social media accounts. The match was set to take place at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Days after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned due to a sudden blackout, linked to the tensions between India and Pakistan, Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta expressed her gratitude to fans for their composure during the incident.

The game, held last Thursday, was halted with Punjab cruising at 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the stadium lights unexpectedly went out.

While initially suspected to be a technical fault, the situation escalated, prompting the evacuation of players and spectators as a precautionary measure.

Videos of Zinta calmly addressing the crowd and urging them to exit the venue safely quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise for her presence of mind and leadership.

Rajeev Shukla, Vice President of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), said no final decision has been made yet regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 restart.

Shukla stated that BCCI officials are actively working on the situation and assured that the tournament would be restarted soon.

"No decision has been taken yet. The BCCI officials are working on the situation. The tournament was suspended for a week, and yesterday there was a ceasefire....The tournament will be restarted soon," Shukla told reporters on Sunday.

On Friday afternoon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its decision to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025, with immediate effect, for one week due to escalating tensions 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 on Thursday. Spectators were informed of the cancellation and asked to vacate the premises, while both teams were escorted back to their hotel.

In an official statement, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders."

"The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans; while the BCCI reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders," he added.