The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the schedule for the much-awaited TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 18th edition of the world’s biggest T20 cricket league will commence on March 22, 2025, and the grand finale will take place on May 25, 2025. Fans can expect a thrilling season with 74 matches scheduled across 13 venues in India.
Key Highlights of TATA IPL 2025:
- Start Date: March 22, 2025
- Final Date: May 25, 2025
- Total Matches: 74
- Venues: 13 stadiums across India
- Double-Headers: 12 (afternoon and evening games)
- Match Timings:
- Afternoon Matches: 03:30 PM IST
- Evening Matches: 07:30 PM IST
Opening Match
The 2025 season will kick off with a blockbuster opening match where the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, 2025.
First Double-Header
The first double-header will take place on March 23, 2025:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 03:30 PM IST in Hyderabad
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) – 07:30 PM IST at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
IPL 2025 Match Schedule Table
| Match No. | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-Mar-25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata |
| 2 | 23-Mar-25 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad |
| 3 | 23-Mar-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Chennai |
| 4 | 24-Mar-25 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow Super Giants | Visakhapatnam |
| 5 | 25-Mar-25 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad |
| 6 | 26-Mar-25 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Guwahati |
| 7 | 27-Mar-25 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad |
| 8 | 28-Mar-25 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Chennai |
| 9 | 29-Mar-25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Delhi Capitals | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | 30-Mar-25 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals | Visakhapatnam |
| 11 | 30-Mar-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai |
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Home Venues for IPL Teams
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Visakhapatnam and Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Guwahati (2 matches) and Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh (4 matches) and Dharamsala (3 matches)
Playoffs & Final
The Playoffs will be hosted in Hyderabad and Kolkata:
- Qualifier 1: May 20, 2025 – Hyderabad
- Eliminator: May 21, 2025 – Hyderabad
- Qualifier 2: May 23, 2025 – Kolkata
- Final: May 25, 2025 – Kolkata
Notable Matches
- March 24, 2025: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Visakhapatnam
- March 25, 2025: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- April 20, 2025: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Mumbai
Stay Tuned!
With cricketing legends and rising stars ready to battle it out, TATA IPL 2025 promises to deliver edge-of-the-seat excitement. Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer for your favorite teams!