By Priyanka Roshan | May 13, 2025
After a week-long suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions and security concerns, IPL 2025 will resume on May 17. The BCCI has confirmed 17 high-stakes matches will be played across six cities, culminating in the grand finale on June 3.
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Heightened tensions and drone activity near Pathankot forced BCCI to pause the league. A match in Dharamsala was abandoned mid-way, triggering evacuations and immediate suspension.
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Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad will host the remaining games, selected for logistical readiness and broad fan access across the country.
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Qualifier 1 on May 29, Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the grand IPL 2025 Final will be played on June 3.
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To minimise player fatigue, BCCI has scheduled just two double-headers—on Sunday, May 18, and Sunday, May 25—in the lead-up to the playoffs.
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With Dharamsala dropped due to security threats, Punjab Kings will now play their remaining “home” matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
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RCB’s last league-stage match has been shifted to Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. This reshuffle could impact crucial playoff calculations for multiple teams.
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The suspended match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will now be played on May 24 in Jaipur—a vital game in the playoff race.
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Several overseas players left or were in transit when the league paused. Franchises now face a time crunch to regroup their full squads by May 17.
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Cricket returns with renewed energy as IPL 2025 resumes. The league promises high-stakes thrill, national unity, and resilience in the face of disruption
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