In a welcome development for cricket fans, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the resumption of IPL 2025, which had been temporarily halted due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The tournament will now restart on May 17, with the remaining 17 league matches and four playoff games being conducted across six cities—Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
After detailed discussions with the central government, security agencies, and franchises, the BCCI confirmed that the revised schedule would ensure maximum safety and smooth conduct of the remaining matches. The league phase will run from May 17 to May 27, with double-headers scheduled on both Sundays (May 18 and May 25). The playoff stage will follow, with Qualifier 1 on May 29, Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the Grand Final slated for June 3.
🗓️ IPL 2025 Revised Schedule (May 17 – June 3):
| Date | Day | Time | Match | Venue |
| 17-May-25 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KKR | Bengaluru |
| 18-May-25 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | Jaipur |
| 18-May-25 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 19-May-25 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow |
| 20-May-25 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi |
| 21-May-25 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| 22-May-25 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | Ahmedabad |
| 23-May-25 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 24-May-25 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Jaipur |
| 25-May-25 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad |
| 25-May-25 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi |
| 26-May-25 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Jaipur |
| 27-May-25 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow |
🔥 Playoffs:
| Date | Day | Time | Match | Venue (TBC) |
| 29-May-25 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | Qualifier 1 | TBC |
| 30-May-25 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Eliminator | TBC |
| 01-Jun-25 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | Qualifier 2 | TBC |
| 03-Jun-25 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | Final | TBC |
As excitement builds, the revised fixtures offer a thrilling run-in to the playoffs, with teams scrambling for top-four spots. The IPL’s return also restores joy for fans who were left uncertain following the unexpected break. With everything now back on track, all eyes will be on June 3, when a new champion will be crowned.
