Cricket fans around the world eagerly wait for the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the 2025 season promises to be more thrilling than ever. With star-studded teams, fierce rivalries, and high-stakes matches, IPL 2025 is set to captivate audiences from March 22 to May 25. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, this article will provide everything you need to know about IPL 2025 Schedule: Full List, Dates, Venues, and Match Details, ensuring you don’t miss a single moment of the action.
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IPL has always been a battleground for the world’s best cricketers, and this year’s edition is no different. New strategies, unexpected player trades, and young talents making their mark are just a few reasons why this season is highly anticipated. Let’s dive into the details of this year’s tournament.
Double-Header Matches in IPL 2025
This season will have 12 double-header matchdays where two games will be played on the same day. The first match is scheduled at 3:30 PM IST, followed by the evening match at 7:30 PM IST. Double-headers ensure action-packed weekends for cricket fans, with back-to-back games featuring top teams.
Venues and times of matches
The IPL 2025 matches will be held in 13 different cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Delhi, and Dharamshala. Some teams will play their home matches at two venues; e.g., Delhi Capitals will play some of their matches in Visakhapatnam, Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, and Punjab Kings in Dharamshala.
Key Teams and Players to Watch
Every IPL season brings new excitement, and IPL 2025 is no different. Here are some of the key teams and their star players:
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammed Shami, Pat Cummins
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel, Faf du Plessis
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman gill, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, David miller, ravi Bishnoi
IPL 2025 Venues and Stadiums
- Eden Gardens ( Kolkata )
- Rajiv Gandhi international Stadium ( Hyderabad )
- MA Chidambaram Stadium ( Chennai )
- Dr. Y.s. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium ( Visakhapatnam )
- Narendra Modi Stadium ( Ahmedabad )
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium ( Guwahati )
- Wankhede Stadium ( Mumbai )
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium ( Lucknow )
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ( Bengaluru )
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur ( Chandigarh )
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium ( Jaipur )
- Arun Jaitley Stadium ( Delhi )
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium ( Dharamshala )
Important Playoff Matches & Final Schedule
The four top-performing teams in the league stage will qualify for the playoffs. The schedule is as follows:
- Qualifier 1: May 21 (Top two teams)
- Eliminator: May 22 (Third vs Fourth team)
- Qualifier 2: May 24 (Winner of Eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1)
- Final: May 25 (Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2)
Important Playoff Matches & Final Schedule
Certain IPL matchups generate extreme excitement among fans. Here are some of the biggest rivalries:
- Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – The El Clásico of IPL
- RCB vs KKR – A clash of batting powerhouses
- Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Always a nail-biting contest
- Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – A battle of young talents
Fan Guide: How to Watch & Ticket Information
or those looking to enjoy IPL 2025 live, here’s how you can do it:
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, jio hotstar
- Ticket Booking: BookMyShow and official IPL website
- Social Media Engagement: Follow teams on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content
For real-time updates, today’s IPL fixtures, and the latest match results, check out the official IPL platform. Stay informed about every game in the IPL 2025 schedule and support your favorite team throughout the tournament!
IPL 2025 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 22nd March | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd March | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 23rd March | MI vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 24th March | DC vs LSG | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 25th March | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 26th March | RR vs KKR | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 27th March | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 28th March | RCB vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 29th March | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 30th March | DC vs SRH | Vizag | 3:30 PM |
| 30th March | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 31st March | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 1st April | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd April | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 3rd April | KKR vs SRH | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 4th April | LSG vs MI | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 5th April | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 5th April | PBKS vs RR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 6th April | SRH vs GT | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 7th April | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 8th April | PBKS vs CSK | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 9th April | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10th April | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 11th April | CSK vs KKR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 12th April | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 12th April | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 13th April | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 13th April | DC vs MI | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 14th April | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 15th April | PBKS vs KKR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 16th April | DC vs RR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 17th April | MI vs SRH | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 18th April | RCB vs PBKS | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 19th April | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 19th April | RR vs LSG | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 20th April | PBKS vs RCB | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
| 20th April | MI vs CSK | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 21st April | KKR vs GT | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 22st April | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd April | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 24th April | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 25th April | CSK vs SRH | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 26th April | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 27th April | MI vs LSG | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 27th April | DC vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 28th April | RR vs GT | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 29th April | DC vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 30th April | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 1st May | RR vs MI | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd May | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 3rd May | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 4th May | KKR vs RR | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 4th May | PBKS vs LSG | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| 5th May | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 6th May | MI vs GT | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 7th May | KKR vs CSK | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 8th May | PBKS vs DC | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| 9th May | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 10th May | SRH vs KKR | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 11th May | PBKS vs MI | Dharamshala | 3:30 PM |
| 11th May | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 12th May | CSK vs RR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 13th May | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 14th May | GT vs LSG | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 15th May | MI vs DC | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 16th May | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 17th May | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 18th May | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 18th May | LSG vs SRH | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 20th May | Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 21st May | Eliminator | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd May | Qualifier 2 | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 25th May | Final | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
IPL 2025 FAQs
(1) When does IPL 2025 start and when is the final?
Ans : IPL 2025 begins on March 22, 2025, with the final scheduled for May 25, 2025.
(2) Which teams have new captains in IPL 2025?
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Ajinkya Rahane
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Rishabh Pant
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Axar Patel
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Rajat Patidar
(3) What are the new rules introduced in IPL 2025?
- Bowlers are now allowed to use saliva to shine the ball.
- Captains will not face bans for slow over-rate offenses
(4) How can I watch IPL 2025 matches live?
Ans : In India, matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on Jio Hotstar.
(5) What is the format of IPL 2025?
Ans: he ten teams are divided into two groups. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, facing teams in their group and select teams from the other group. The top four teams advance to the playoffs
(6) Where will the IPL 2025 playoffs and final be held?
Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, respectively.
Qualifier 2 and the final will be held in Kolkata on May 23 and 25, respectively.
(7) Is Dhoni playing IPL 2025?
MS Dhoni came out to bat at the astonishingly low batting position of No. 9 as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 50 runs in IPL 2025 on Friday.
(8) What are the match timings for IPL 2025?
Evening matches start at 7:30 PM IST, while afternoon games, including 12 double-headers, begin at 3:30 PM IST
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