IPL 2025 set to resume on May 17: Presenting details
What's the story
The 2025 Indian Premier League season, which was recently suspended amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, is now set to resume on May 17. This comes after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire. It was reported that the BCCI will meet on May 12 to decide on the future course of action. The IPL final will be held on June 3.
Suspension
IPL 2025 was suspened last week
The IPL was suspended on Friday for a week in light of the India-Pakistan tensions. The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was suspended due to air raid warnings in nearby cities. However, the BCCI initially blamed a technical glitch for the cancelation. The BCCI acted quickly, arranging flights for foreign players to return home. However, a ceasefire was announced on Saturday evening.
Details
Key details of IPL resumption
As per the BCCI, the remaining matches of IPL 2025 will be held at six venues. This revised schedule includes two double-headers to be played across Sundays. The first qualifier will be played on May 29, with the Eliminator taking place on May 30. Qualifier 2 will be held on June 1 before the all-important final on June 3.
Matches
These venues will host the remaining games
It is worth noting that the remaining matches of IPL 2025 will be held in Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru. Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings will miss out on hosting their remaining home games. Meanwhile, the PBKS-DC will now be replayed in Jaipur on May 24. As mentioned, the game was abandoned on May 8.
Twitter Post
Here's the revised schedule
🚨 IPL 2025 UPDATED SCHEDULE. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/57pxNUwqu0
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 12, 2025
Playoffs
Seven teams in race for playoffs
A total of 58 matches have been completed in IPL 2025, with 17 matches remaining (four playoff games). Gujarat Titans, who own eight wins, top the standings with 16 points. Royal Challengers Bangaluru are second with eight wins. PBKS and Mumbai Indians follow the two teams. The likes of CSK, RR, and SRH are already out of the playoff race.