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After consultation with the government, security services, and all other stakeholders, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has agreed to restart the balance of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on May 17 and hold all matches at six venues.
The IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders. The IPL was suspended for a week due to a violent exchange of fire across the border between India and Pakistan, with the latter launching missiles and drone attacks that were intercepted by Indian forces.
No matches will be played in Mohali or Dharamsala. The match between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians, which was previously scheduled for Ahmedabad, will now be played on May 26 at the SMS Stadium in Jaipur.
The IPL final will now be played on June 3, with playoffs starting May 29. The playoff venues will be announced later.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025. After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season.
“A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, starting May 17, 2025, and culminating in the final on June 3, 2025. The revised schedule includes two double-headers, which will be played on two Sundays,” the BCCI informed in a release on Monday.
According to the statement, the playoffs will start with Qualifier 1 on May 29, followed by the Eliminator on the next day. The Qualifier 2 encounter will take place on June 1, with the final scheduled on June 3.
Venue details for the playoff matches will be announced at a later stage.
“The BCCI takes this opportunity to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to the national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league,” the BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, said in the release.
Source: IANS
