IPL 2026

Ten teams will compete for glory in 74 exciting matches, including two Qualifiers, the Eliminator, and the Final, during the IPL 2025, which is scheduled to begin on March 22 and end on May 25. 

Wankhede Stadium, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Eden Gardens Stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, and MA Chidambaram Stadium are among the well-known venues that will stage the action. The teams, the Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow SuperGiants, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, are preparing for fierce rivalry. 

An exciting season is promised thanks to notable captains and important players. These ten teams compete against one another in the IPL 2025 format, guaranteeing an exciting league stage.

In their bid to advance to the IPL 2025 final, the two teams at the top of the standings advance to the first Qualifier, while the other two teams compete in the Eliminator. The victor of the Eliminator will face the loser of the first Qualifier. 

The playoffs follow the same pattern.  For the official schedule, which includes match dates, locations, and times as declared by the BCCI and the IPL governing council, keep checking Money Control.

As the excitement builds for IPL 2025, there's more to the season than just star players and blockbuster matches. While big names dominate headlines, IPL history proves that uncapped players and unexpected heroes often turn the tide. Watch out for emerging talents from domestic cricket who could replicate the impact of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma in recent seasons.

With aggressive openers in almost every team, expect teams to push for 60+ powerplay scores more consistently. Coaches are now more tactical with substitutions, using them based on pitch conditions and opposition weaknesses. With India hosting the tournament, spinners might have a bigger role, especially in venues like Chennai and Jaipur.

Every year, franchises take bold bets on overseas stars and young Indian talents. IPL 2025 will test whether high-price signings justify their worth or if unknown names steal the show. With the possibility of IPL legends like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma nearing the twilight of their careers, this season could mark an emotional farewell for some icons of the game.

Beyond the glitz and glamour, IPL 2025 will be about fresh narratives, surprise performances, and game-changing decisions. Stay tuned for the action