IPL 2025: Tournament to Resume on May 17; Revised Schedule and Venues Announced

IPL is all set to get underway from 17 May as the BCCI announced the revised schedule on Monday, 12 May.

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The BCCI to resume IPL season across six venues, with the final slated for June 3 as per the revised schedule.

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The IPL was halted on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway due to raid alerts.

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However the board officials decided on a quick resumption of the league following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in their border conflict.

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The first match upon resumption will be between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru on May 17.

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The six venues for league matches as per revised schedule are: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

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A total of 17 matches will be played across the six venues, and the revised schedule includes two double headers, to be held on two Sundays.

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Venues for the playoff matches will be announced at a later date.

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Qualifier 1 will be held on May 29, followed by Eliminator on May 30. The Qualifier 2 is scheduled for June 1, with the title match to follow two days later.

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