After a week-long suspension due to escalating border tensions, the Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on Saturday, May 17.
The BCCI confirmed the restart on May 12, announcing a revised schedule that includes 17 remaining matches to be played across six venues, culminating in the final on June 3.
While there had been speculation that the remainder of the tournament would be restricted to southern venues like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, the BCCI has opted for a broader spread. Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru will host the remaining fixtures. This decision leaves Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings without any remaining home games at their original venues.
Delhi will host CSK’s final league fixture against Rajasthan Royals on May 20 and SRH’s last outing versus KKR on May 25. Both CSK and SRH are already out of playoff contention.
Punjab Kings, meanwhile, will complete their campaign entirely in Jaipur. This includes the replay of their abandoned May 8 clash with Delhi Capitals, now rescheduled for May 24, as well as two other group games. Their home venue in Mullanpur was not selected for the resumed leg.
Mumbai Indians, still in the playoff race, will benefit from home support one final time when they take on Delhi Capitals at Wankhede on May 21.
One of the major talking points heading into the final stretch of IPL 2025 is player availability, particularly among overseas professionals. Several international players departed India during the suspension, and with national duties looming – especially the World Test Championship Final beginning June 11 – it remains uncertain how many will return.
Australia and South Africa, both finalists in the WTC, may choose to withhold key Test players from the final IPL matches as they prepare for the marquee red-ball clash, which begins less than a week after the IPL concludes.
The BCCI emphasized that the decision to resume play followed “extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders.” The suspended fixture in Dharamsala and the geopolitical context added layers of complexity to the decision-making process, prompting the week-long halt and subsequent reshuffle.
As the IPL 2025 gears up for its final leg, much remains at stake – both on the field and behind the scenes. With playoff berths still undecided and several franchises jostling for position, the coming weeks promise high-stakes cricket with the added unpredictability of international call-ups and logistical challenges.
