TATA IPL 2025: Schedule, Venues, and Key Highlights
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the schedule for the highly anticipated TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 18th edition of the IPL promises to be an exciting cricketing festival, bringing together the world’s best cricketing talents and millions of fans. Here is everything you need to know about the tournament, including the schedule, venues, and other key highlights.
Tournament Overview
Start Date: March 22, 2025
Final Date: May 25, 2025
Total Matches: 74
Venues: 13 iconic locations across India
Double-Header Days: 12
The league stage will span 65 days and feature 74 high-octane matches, including afternoon and evening clashes. Afternoon games will start at 3:30 PM IST, while evening matches will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
Opening Match
The IPL 2025 will start on March 22, 2025, the first match of TATA IPL 2025 will be played between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This thrilling encounter will take place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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Double-Header Delight
The first of the 12 double-header days is scheduled for March 23, 2025:
Afternoon Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.
Evening Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
23rd March 2025 promises to deliver two thrilling games, including a showdown between the two most successful teams of IPL, CSK and MI.
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Notable Matches in the Early Phase
Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Date: March 24, 2025
Gujarat Titans (GT) vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: March 25, 2025
Unique Home Venues
To maximize fan engagement across India, some teams will play their home matches at multiple venues:
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Matches split between Visakhapatnam and Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Two home games at Guwahati, hosting KKR and CSK.
Remaining games at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Four home matches at the New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh.
Three matches at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, against LSG, DC, and MI.
Playoffs Schedule
The excitement will reach its peak during the Playoffs, with the following schedule:
Qualifier 1: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad – May 20, 2025
Eliminator: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad – May 21, 2025
Qualifier 2: Eden Gardens, Kolkata – May 23, 2025
Final: Eden Gardens, Kolkata – May 25, 2025
The Playoffs will ensure thrilling matches in the tournament, with Hyderabad and Kolkata hosting the season’s most crucial matches.
Venues for IPL 2025
The matches will be played across 13 renowned cricketing venues in India, offering fans from various regions the chance to witness the action live. Here’s the complete list of venues:
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Key Highlights of the TATA IPL 2025
Iconic Opening Clash: The defending champions KKR will host RCB in the tournament’s opening match at Eden Gardens.
Double-Header Days: Fans can enjoy two matches on the same day during the 12 scheduled double-header days.
Shared Home Venues: DC, RR, and PBKS will play at two different home grounds, ensuring greater fan engagement.
Star-Studded Playoffs: Hyderabad and Kolkata will host the high-stakes Playoffs and the Grand Finale.
What to Expect
The 18th edition of the TATA IPL is set to be bigger and better than ever. With 74 matches, iconic rivalries, and electrifying performances expected from all 10 teams, fans are in for a treat. Whether you’re cheering for your favorite team from the stands or tuning in from home, the TATA IPL 2025 will undoubtedly be a spectacle to remember.
Stay tuned for more updates, including detailed team previews, player watchlists, and match predictions as the season approaches!
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