IPL 2025 set to resume; Franchise to recall overseas players

The BCCI is planning to resume the IPL as soon as possible after the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, 10 May.

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The tournament was suspended last week, a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharmshala was abandoned midway due to raid alerts.

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Most overseas players have already returned to their respective countries, and the BCCI has told the franchise to resemble their teams at their home venues by Tuesday, 13 May.

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The revised schedule is expected to be released on Monday, 12 May, following the BCCI’s meeting with stakeholders.

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The tournament is likely to resume on 16 or 17 May, with the final scheduled five days later.

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It is unlikely for cities like Dharmshala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai to host the remaining matches.

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Currently, Gujrat Titans lead the points table with 16 points with Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.793. They are closely followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who also have 16 points but a lower NRR of 0.482

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A total of 12 League stage matches and four play-off stage matches are yet to be played in the tournament.

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