New Delhi, May 13 — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released a revised schedule for the remainder of IPL 2025, following a week-long suspension due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The tournament will resume on May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3. A total of 17 matches remain, including 13 league games and 4 playoff fixtures, to be played across six cities: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
Playoff Dates Confirmed, Venues to Be Announced
The BCCI has confirmed the dates for the four playoff matches:
Qualifier 1: May 29
Eliminator: May 30
Qualifier 2: June 1
Final: June 3
Venues for the playoff matches will be announced in the coming days.
Revised Fixtures: Key Matches and Double-Headers
The league will resume with a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17 in Bengaluru. Additionally, the previously suspended match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC), which was halted on May 8 in Dharamshala, will now be played on May 24 in Jaipur — Punjab’s temporary home ground.
Double-Header Sundays:
May 18
3:30 PM: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings
7:30 PM: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
May 25
3:30 PM: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings
7:30 PM: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
The last league match is scheduled for May 27 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and RCB in Lucknow.
Teams Losing Home Advantage
Due to the schedule changes, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad will not host any remaining home games. While Chennai and Hyderabad are already out of the playoff race, Punjab — currently third on the table with 15 points from 11 matches — may feel the impact of losing home support.
Foreign Player Availability at Risk
The revised IPL schedule overlaps with the England-West Indies ODI series starting May 29, potentially ruling out Romario Shepherd (RCB), Shamar Joseph (LSG), and Sherfane Rutherford (GT) from the playoffs. England has not yet confirmed its squad, but stars like Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, and Reece Topley could also face selection conflicts.
Furthermore, the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa begins just seven days after the IPL final, raising questions about the availability of players involved in both tournaments.
Logistics and Operational Challenges for Franchises
According to the BCCI, the decision to resume the IPL was taken after intensive discussions with government and security agencies. The major challenge now lies in reassembling squads and staff, many of whom have returned home. Gujarat Titans appear least affected, as most of their players remained in India and continued training in Ahmedabad.
Summary: IPL 2025 Revised Key Details
Resumption Date: May 17
Final: June 3
Total Remaining Matches: 17 (13 league, 4 playoffs)
Double-Headers: May 18 & 25
Cities Hosting Matches: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad
Foreign Player Exit Risks: England, West Indies, Australia, South Africa players
WTC Final: June 11 at Lord’s
India A England Tour: Begins May 30
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