The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22. The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, kicking off the exciting season.
The 2025 IPL promises to be bigger and better with 10 teams competing for the prestigious title. The tournament will feature 70 matches across 12 venues, including the traditional home grounds of each franchise. This year, the addition of Guwahati and Dharamsala will host matches for Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, respectively.
Each team will play 14 matches during the league phase. The playoffs will begin on May 20 and end on May 25, with the final match being held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Fans can look forward to thrilling action, as the best teams battle it out for the title.
Here's a quick look at the schedule for the top teams:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- March 23: CSK vs MI in Chennai
- March 30: CSK vs DC in Chennai
- April 5: CSK vs RCB in Chennai
- April 11: CSK vs KKR in Chennai
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- March 23: MI vs CSK in Chennai
- March 31: MI vs KKR in Mumbai
- April 4: MI vs LSG in Mumbai
- April 7: MI vs RCB in Mumbai
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- March 22: RCB vs KKR in Kolkata
- March 28: RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru
- April 5: RCB vs CSK in Chennai
- April 13: RCB vs RR in Bengaluru
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- March 23: SRH vs RR in Hyderabad
- March 30: SRH vs GT in Hyderabad
- April 6: SRH vs GT in Hyderabad
- April 19: SRH vs RR in Hyderabad
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- March 23: RR vs SRH in Hyderabad
- March 26: RR vs KKR in Guwahati
- April 9: RR vs PBKS in Jaipur
- May 4: RR vs KKR in Kolkata
The IPL 2025 is sure to be packed with exciting moments, top performances, and unforgettable matches. Fans can mark their calendars for these high-stakes games. The playoffs, including Qualifier 1 and Eliminator, will take place in Hyderabad, while the final will be held in Kolkata on May 25.
