The highly anticipated 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) began on March 22, 2025, and will culminate with the final on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Spanning over 65 days, this season features 74 matches played across 13 venues, with ten franchises competing for the title.
IPL 2025 witnessed an unexpected pause on May 8 due to rising India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack on tourists. The tournament resumed on May 17 after an eight-day suspension, with BCCI announcing revised schedule and pushing the IPL 2025 final to June 3 from May 25. .
Teams in the IPL 2025 playoffs
Four teams have secured their spots in the playoffs: Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Mumbai Indians (MI).
IPL 2025 playoff schedule and match-ups
PBKS and RCB will face each other in Qualifier 1, with the winner earning a direct spot in the IPL 2025 final. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will battle it out in the Eliminator.
The team that wins the Eliminator will then go up against the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2. The victor of this match will become the second finalist to compete in the grand finale on June 3.
IPL 2025 Teams
The ten teams participating in IPL 2025 are:
Group A: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings.
Group B: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants.
Each team has a strong squad, with a mix of experienced players and young talent. The teams have been busy preparing for the tournament with intense practice sessions and strategic team meetings.
IPL 2025 Live Streaming and Telecast
Star Sports Network will live telecast IPL 2025 matches in India. JioHotstar will live stream IPL 2025 matches in India. Fans can also read all IPL 2025-related updates on www.business-standard.com.