IPL 2025: Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Venue announced

The excitement for IPL 2025 is already building, as cricket fans gear up for another action-packed season of high-voltage matches, thrilling performances, and fierce competition. With changes in player dynamics and potential new team formations.

IPL 2025 Schedule Overview

The 2025 season is expected to begin on March 21st and will run until May 25th, with 74 thrilling matches, including the much-awaited grand finale. As the IPL season gets closer, fans can look forward to intense rivalries and explosive performances across various venues.

Glimpse of IPL 2024

Before we get into the 2025 season, it's worth reflecting on the excitement of IPL 2024. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), under the leadership of Sunil Narine and Mitchell Starc's fiery bowling, clinched the title. In the final, they defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR), which had a powerful lineup with Jos Buttler and Trent Boult. Players like Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Travis Head stood out in a season that was a batter's paradise, with high scores and thrilling finishes. Once again, Virat Kohli dominated the Orange Cap standings, though his team, RCB, fell short of reaching the finals.

IPL 2025: Important Changes and Player Retention

One of the most anticipated aspects of IPL 2025 is the mega-auction, where teams will reassemble their squads with new strategies. To add to the excitement, changes in the player retention rules will have a significant impact on how teams build their lineups. Each franchise will have a purse of 120 Crore and can retain up to 5 capped players and 1 uncapped player. The salary cap for uncapped retained players is INR 4 crore, and retained players' salaries will be deducted from the overall purse.

Venues for IPL 2025 Matches

IPL 2025 Match Schedule

Playoffs and Grand Finale

The playoffs are set to start on May 20th, with the final match scheduled for May 25th at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. The IPL’s 2025 finale is sure to be a spectacle, with teams battling it out for the coveted trophy.

• Qualifier 1: May 20, Hyderabad
• Eliminator: May 21, Hyderabad
• Qualifier 2: May 23, Kolkata
• Final: May 25, Kolkata

Impact of the IPL 2025 Auction

The IPL 2025 auction is expected to be one of the most significant in recent years, with franchises reshaping their squads based on the updated salary structure and retention policy. This auction will also highlight emerging talents from various domestic leagues, as well as seasoned international stars looking for new opportunities.

FAQ

1. Is Dhoni playing IPL 2025?

- Dhoni, 43, has extended his IPL career despite ongoing speculation about his future. The five-time title-winning captain was retained by the Super Kings as an uncapped player for the 2025 season

2.Which is the first match of the IPL 2025 venue?

- Eden Gardens StadiumThe IPL 2025 schedule kicks off with reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on March 22, a Saturday.

3. Where can I watch IPL 2025?

- On the double-header days, afternoon matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST while the evening matches begins at 7:30 AM IST. Which TV channels will live telecast IPL 2025 matches in India? Star Sports Network will live telecast IPL 2025 matches in India